Japanologist specialized in Japanese arts and media. Working at Hotei Japanese Prints. Writer, public speaker.
Artist available for commissions and collaborations. You can find my artwebshop here.
Upcoming exhibition - Solo exhibition 'Memories from Itoshima' at Tolbar, Amsterdam (Tolstraat 182). 4 July - 9 September 2025. *Tolbar is on summer break (closed) from 1 - 14 August. Opening: Friday 4 July from 19:00. More information
In the summer I will present the work I have made during this April's artist in residence in Japan at Itoshima, Studio Kura. Also included is work from last year's residency and work made after my stays, inspired by my memories from Itoshima.
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Memories from Itoshima Met de expositie ‘Memories from Itoshima’ brengt Philo Ouweleen een ode aan Itoshima (Kyushu, Japan), een groen paradijs aan de kust. Zij heeft zich laten inspireren door twee artist in residence verblijven bij Studio Kura (in 2025 en 2024) en verbeeldt de schoonheid van ruraal Japan in intiem verhalend werk; kleurrijke schilderijen en tekeningen, collage, fotografie en een geluidscompilatie. Ontdek de verstilling en energieke kracht van de bergen, stranden, rijstvelden en heiligdommen van Philo’s Itoshima.
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