Life in Colours — an exhibition by Akihiko Izukura

Artist Akihiko Izukura walks between two rows of his dresses.

Bonington Gallery is thrilled to present this spectacular exhibition from Japanese natural textile artist Akihiko Izukura.

LIFE in COLOURS documents Izukura’s practice; his philosophies of ‘Compassion for Life – Zero Waste’, generating minimal waste during the process of dyeing, spinning and weaving, and ‘Sun and Water Circulation’, using the natural power of the sun and water to save energy. 

His innovative and sustainable approach to fabric production includes natural dyeing, weaving, netting, braiding and entwining to create striking textile objects and fashion garments which will be on display as part of this exciting exhibition.

Two people are examining some of the art work. Most of the exhibition can be seen in the background.
Akihiko Izukura private view
Artist Akihiko Izukura stands in front of a presentation image which shows weaving on a loom
Akihiko Izukura private view
Artist, Akihiko Izukura sits behind a table, where he has a selection of colourful ceramic pots.
Akihiko Izukura private view
Four female figures sit in a line, with different colours ceramic bowls in front of them.
Akihiko Izukura private view
A large group of people stand in Bonington Atrium, with large fabric tubular hangings around them
Akihiko Izukura private view
7 hanging balls, made from yarn suspended between thick white webbed fabric. A male figure stands with his back facing the camera, and a female figure stands face on looking away from the camera.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Paper cache balls are suspended of varying colours. They have thick years around them. There is a long textured dress which hangs to the right of the balls.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Artist Akihiko Izukura walks between two rows of his dresses.
Akihiko Izukura private view
A series of meshy wool dresses hang in the circles.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
A grey short dress is hung on a mannequin suspended from the ceiling. Around the edge of the image there is a white webbing. There are more dresses hanging in the background.
Akihiko Izukura Installation view
A collection of dresses hanging on suspended mannequins, of varying colours, materials and lengths.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Large woven hangings are suspended from the ceiling. These are different brightly colours.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
A purple and green wooly scraf are on a plinth next to a standing mirror with a metal frame.
Akihiko Izukura
Image has no caption
Several coloured hangings in a line.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
White webbed material hangs from the ceiling, which is broken up with dresses and other tapestry hangings.
Akihiko Akihiko Izukura installation view
a large group of hanging dresses are in the centre, while in the background you can see white webbed material forming a partition.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
On the floorgoung to the left, there is a white floor covering, which has various different garments on it. There are dresses hanging in the background
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Several dresses hanging in a cluster, of varying lengths, colours and styles.
Akihiko Izukura
Two people are examining some of the art work. Most of the exhibition can be seen in the background.
Akihiko Izukura private view
Artist Akihiko Izukura stands in front of a presentation image which shows weaving on a loom
Akihiko Izukura private view
Artist, Akihiko Izukura sits behind a table, where he has a selection of colourful ceramic pots.
Akihiko Izukura private view
Four female figures sit in a line, with different colours ceramic bowls in front of them.
Akihiko Izukura private view
A large group of people stand in Bonington Atrium, with large fabric tubular hangings around them
Akihiko Izukura private view
7 hanging balls, made from yarn suspended between thick white webbed fabric. A male figure stands with his back facing the camera, and a female figure stands face on looking away from the camera.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Paper cache balls are suspended of varying colours. They have thick years around them. There is a long textured dress which hangs to the right of the balls.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Artist Akihiko Izukura walks between two rows of his dresses.
Akihiko Izukura private view
A series of meshy wool dresses hang in the circles.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
A grey short dress is hung on a mannequin suspended from the ceiling. Around the edge of the image there is a white webbing. There are more dresses hanging in the background.
Akihiko Izukura Installation view
A collection of dresses hanging on suspended mannequins, of varying colours, materials and lengths.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Large woven hangings are suspended from the ceiling. These are different brightly colours.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
A purple and green wooly scraf are on a plinth next to a standing mirror with a metal frame.
Akihiko Izukura
Image has no caption
Several coloured hangings in a line.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
White webbed material hangs from the ceiling, which is broken up with dresses and other tapestry hangings.
Akihiko Akihiko Izukura installation view
a large group of hanging dresses are in the centre, while in the background you can see white webbed material forming a partition.
Akihiko Izukura installation view
On the floorgoung to the left, there is a white floor covering, which has various different garments on it. There are dresses hanging in the background
Akihiko Izukura installation view
Several dresses hanging in a cluster, of varying lengths, colours and styles.
Akihiko Izukura

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