Shogo Hirata
Weathering and Accumulation
25 Apr 2025 - 17 May 2025
In the exhibition "Weathering and Accumulation", Shogo Hirata reflects how time leaves its trace - through fading, layering, and the quiet transformation of natural materials.
Hirata explores pigments sourced from nature - vegetables, soil, and plants - capturing colors shaped by time and place. In this exhibition, he presents textile and paper (cellulose fiber) artworks dyed with pigments extracted from vegetable scraps, alongside earthen pigments collected from Falun, Okayama (Japan), and the yard of his home in Gävleborg. Some of these works relate to his ongoing exploration of traditional Swedish red color through the research project “Shiki – folkliga pigment”.
Shogo Hirata (b. 1986, Kyoto, Japan) is a textile artist based in Gävleborg, Sweden, specializing in cellulose fibers, exploring the intersections of tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Drawing inspiration from traditional textile crafts and analog techniques such as photograms, Shogo’s practice is rooted in a deep engagement with materiality and process. His work merges experimentation with meticulous craftsmanship, weaving diverse techniques, materials, and cultural influences into cohesive, thought-provoking creations. Through paper, textiles, and natural dyeing, Shogo crafts encounters where aesthetics and functionality coexist, fostering connections between history, contemporary practice, and community. His work has been exhibited extensively in Sweden and Japan, reflecting his role as an artistic bridge between the two cultures. In recent years, he has expanded his practice to include scenographic work for dance installations, further exploring the dynamic relationships
between art forms.
Drawing inspiration from traditional textile crafts and analog techniques such as photograms, Shogo’s practice is rooted in a deep engagement with materiality and process. His work merges experimentation with meticulous craftsmanship, weaving diverse techniques, materials, and cultural influences into cohesive, thought-provoking creations. Through paper, textiles, and natural dyeing, Shogo crafts encounters where aesthetics and functionality coexist, fostering connections between history, contemporary practice, and community. His work has been exhibited extensively in Sweden and Japan, reflecting his role as an artistic bridge between the two cultures. In recent years, he has expanded his practice to include scenographic work for dance installations, further exploring the dynamic relationships
between art forms.
*images: Filippa Axelsson