(SeaPRwire) –   TOKUSHIMA, Japan, April 28, 2026 — Atelier Seiran is set to take part in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The studio will showcase its work under the theme “The Root of Life” within the official collateral event “Fissures of Light,” which is being organized by the Association Tissali Arts & Cultures. The historic Palazzo Dona dalle Rose will host the exhibition from May 5 through November 22, 2026.

Image1: Selected for Le Salon 2022, Whirlpools of around Joshi, the season of early spring / Yoko Hashimoto
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Image2: Selected for Le Salon 2023 in Paris, Expansion of the Brain / Hatsuko Ukigawa
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Image3: Selected for Le Salon 2024 in Paris, Parfum des Fleurs de Prunier / Kiyoko Hashimoto
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Image4: Kimono, Agave / Yoko Hashimoto
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For almost five decades, Atelier Seiran has operated from Tokushima, a premier region for indigo production in Japan, where it has developed a unique artistic practice focused on Awa Ai (Awa indigo). Established in 1970 by artist Yoko Hashimoto, the Atelier was founded during a period when synthetic dyes were endangering traditional craft methods. By creating a distinctive wax-resist technique, Atelier Seiran has transformed indigo dyeing into a modern artistic medium that moves beyond conventional craft limits.

The Palazzo Dona dalle Rose exhibition investigates the creative possibilities within cultural and historical “fissures.” Correspondingly, Atelier Seiran’s presentation, “The Root of Life,” addresses this idea, summoning a primeval world where nature, time, and life intersect through the profound blue hues of Awa Ai.

A key feature of the display is a collaborative exhibition with Cameroonian artist Serge Mouangue. This partnership examines common cultural expressions of life and energy, initiating a conversation between Cameroonian symbolic traditions and the cyclical, nature-oriented philosophy inherent in Awa Ai.

The featured artists are Yoko Hashimoto, Hatsuko Ukigawa, and Kiyoko Hashimoto. Their internationally exhibited works, shown at venues like Le Salon in Paris, connect tradition with innovation in both art and technology.

Exhibition Details:
– Title: Fissures of Light (official collateral event of the Venice Biennale 2026)
– Venue: Palazzo Dona dalle Rose (Cannaregio 5038, Venice)
– Preview: May 5-8, 2026
– Public Opening: May 9-November 22, 2026

About Profiles of Artists: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202604227924-O2-RK3pH91G.pdf 

About Atelier Seiran: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202604227924-O1-Jpj8TdCJ.pdf 

Official website: https://seiran.art/english