Story Keepers: Tales and Traditions

Whitestone Gallery is excited to announce Story Keepers: Tales and Traditions an exhibition that celebrates the timeless influence of storytelling across Japan. Through contemporary art the exhibition delves into key themes of transformation spirituality and identity offering fresh interpretations of traditional stories. This captivating show explores how ancient tales and folklore have shaped and evolved yet continue to resonate in the modern world.

At the core of this exhibition are spiritual transformative and symbolic elements embedded in tales from Japan. These stories are rich in metaphor and are interwoven with the human experience nature and the unseen forces that shape and inhabit our universe simultaneously. By uncovering the dynamic connections that bind the past with the present Story Keepers: Tales and Traditions highlights the enduring power of these narratives encouraging audiences to consider their lasting impact on both personal and collective identities.

Gathering five contemporary artists: C.K Koh Kazuyuki Futagawa Maoka Ueda Masatake Kozaki and Yoshiaki Nakamura the artists of Story Keepers: Tales and Traditions portray their reinterpretations of these traditional narratives through their unique artistic practices; each offering a unique artistic interpretation of stories. Together their works explore the central motifs in ancient legends while remaining relevant to foster a dialogue between the archaic and contemporary.

This exhibition seeks to exemplify how a single narrative can be reinterpreted in diverse ways through art bridging the gap between traditional and modern life. Experience how these five artists offer their unique and fresh perspective on olden narratives at Whitestone Gallery Singapore today.