り– DISCOVER

Mew’s recent art practice aims to revive and reimagine the origins of the Japanese kanji writing system in a contemporary perspective. Originating from China, it is the oldest language in continual use, and is the only surviving pictographic language in the world. In this exhibition presented at his art residency at Space Department Nara, り-discover invites us all to rewind, and experience the world through ancient characters – where our ancestors communicated themes of life and death with a sense of awe. Mew hopes to share his experiences and encounters within Nara through a selection of carefully chosen ancient characters.