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chizu kobayashi
artist, designer, planner, coordinator
Born in Niigata, north of Tokyo on June 30, 1978.
Lived in California for few years at youths.
At art university in Tokyo, majored in metalcraft.
After working few years in PR agency specialized in gastronomy,
became freelance in 2006.
In spring 2008 moved to Italy.
While learning the language, worked in design studio in Bologna,
designing shoes, shop interior, catalog, web site, etc.
Now based in Bologna, inspired by culture and life style of "Bolognese",
creates animals, plants, people, etc. using metal wire as primary material.
Also famous for big passion about cuisine and photograph.
Collaborates with boutiques, architects and other creators.
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●exhibitions
March 2010: Solo exhibition < Ars in Fabula >
artwork with metal
- Camera Con Vista (antique/fashion boutique)
Bologna, Italy
November 2009: Solo exhibition < all in the golden afternoon >
artwork with metal
- NEIRAMI (fashion boutique)
Bologna, Italy
October 2009: Solo exhibition < I Petroniani >
artwork with metal
- BANDIGA -Bottega Con Cucina
Bologna, Italy
April 2008: Solo exhibition < PICNIC♪>
artwork with metal and mixed media
- ESTNATION (high fashion retail store)
Roppongi, Tokyo
April 2007: Solo exhibition < RIGHTS OF SPRING with Dear Animals >
artwork with metal and illustration
- D'UNE RARTE (gallery/boulangerie)
Aoyama, Tokyo
●others
Dicember 2009: Decoration for < The house of Santa Claus >
(progect of architect Pierluigi Molteni) Bologna
providing sculpture
September 2009: Collaboration with Pierluigi Molteni Architect
(Bologna based architect)
providing artwork for PLUG-IN HOUSE project
(eco house for eco fiera in Bologna)
April 2008: Collaboration with ELLE DECO Japan
providing artwork
April 2000 ~ : Collaboration with WORKS ON THE KNEES
(bespoke shoe salon) - Harajuku, Tokyo
creating buckles for handmade shoes
* More artworks upon request
(object, jewelry, painting, illustration, etc.)
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