Takero Kano Exhibition “You already have”

We hosted a solo exhibition by artist Takero Kano, with works displayed in small huts of SLOWP. Visitors experienced the pieces by moving through the huts, encountering the art along the way. On the opening day, a participatory tapestry-making workshop was also held, creating a dialogue between the site and the artworks.Kano shared that he rarely creates collage works like those shown in the hut titled THINK. Stepping away from his usual mindset—that painting must be the foundation of his practice—he found himself working with a sense of play, almost like returning to childhood. He credited this shift to the imaginative energy of the hut space. His words deeply resonated with us, reaffirming our belief that a hut can serve as a device that unlocks childlike wonder.Several original pigments were used in the works, including Joshu Dry Window, a newly developed paint inspired by the dry winter winds of Kano’s hometown. Other pigments included:– Weathered Tin Roof
– Soccer Field Sand
– Stone School GateEach color is drawn from the landscape of his childhood. For Kano, these are colors he already carries within him. The final blank space becomes a question for the viewer:
— What colours do you already have?