The Tama Art University Alumni Association’s NY Club has been holding annual exhibitions entitled “Home Away From Home” since 2004. This year, we celebrate our 20th exhibition.

“Home Away From Home” expresses who we are, having left our homes in Japan to make our homes here. We remain conscious of our identities while making efforts to break through our own artistic confines here in New York, an important center of the art market.

In this exhibition entitled “Beyond Borders” each of the artists interpret how they visualize boundaries. Complex issues about national borders and cultural frameworks have been gaining attention worldwide in recent years. This exhibition attempts to explore some of the meanings and impacts of boundaries.

We intend to delve beyond mere physical borderlines by weaving concepts of culture, identity, empathy, and aspirations to highlight the variety of boundaries which may not be noticeable ordinarily. We hope that each of the works will offer different perspectives on the impact of boundaries on the lives and consciousness of people providing the viewers with insights and empathy.

This year, Akiko Matsuo’s solo exhibition is featured in the same venue. Akiko Matsuo explores the theme of insectivorous plants from her unique perspective to question social hierarchy. 

The theme is her symbolic expression of freedom from expectations, norms, and restrictions to celebrate the courage of individuals in their pursuit of pathways. 

We welcome you to come and see our Tama Art University New York Club exhibition.

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