Thursday, July 18, 2019

Mimi Kato: Ordinary Sagas Exhibit

Mimi Kato's Ordinary Sagas is currently on exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art in South Carolina.

Her photomontage work depicts ordinary life scenes in a fantastic, humorous way. One of the unique aspects of this work is that all the ladies are Kato herself dressed in various costumes, photographed, then inserted into the work.

 I cropped some of the piece here so it is easier to see the details.
Wild Corporation: Executive Lounge








Wild Corporation: Daily Operation
If you have had any sort of job with co-workers, bosses, etc. you will probably relate to some of the scenes in the Wild Corporation series.
Wild Corporation: Risk Management
Wild Corporation: First Orientation
Wild Corporation: Strategies for Conflict Resolution
Landscape Retreat: High Noon
Landscape Retreat: Breezy Afternoon

My favorite is a multi panel piece titled One Ordinary Day of an Ordinary Town. 
It is a take on the 17th century multi panel painting "Scenes in and Around the Capital", of Kyoto as well as its suburbs.
Kato's amusing work does not stop there. How about fashion composed of office supplies?
Why not, right?
Such a whimsical exhibit this is. Life can be so serious and I really love Kato's take on the challenging aspects of it. If we can laugh at it, it becomes a little bit easier!

I hope you had some laughs with this one.

If you go, this exhibit is running through September 8, 2019.

 Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm (closed Mondays). I recommend going during the Soda City Market on Saturdays when museum admission is only $5.

1515 Main Street
Columbia, SC
  
Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
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46 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,July 18, 2019 at 7:23 AM

    A very interesting approach. I would very much have enjoyed seeing this exhibit. Thanks for sharing it with us and I suspect introducing most of us to Kato.

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsJuly 18, 2019 at 7:27 AM

      I had not heard of Kato myself before this exhibit. Here work is quite unique!

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksJuly 18, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    I love "Risk Management" -- LOL!

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  3. NataliaJuly 18, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    Those are so pretty!☺

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  4. Tanza ErlambangJuly 18, 2019 at 9:59 AM

    great arts....
    I love the backgrounds...exciting

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  5. JeanieJuly 18, 2019 at 11:13 AM

    These are so clever and loads of fun. Very innovative -- I would love to chat with her on her approach. I think she must have a very fun mind!

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsJuly 18, 2019 at 11:22 AM

      So creative, right? I am sure she has had some wild life experiences resulting in this artwork.

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  6. Khaya RonkainenJuly 18, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    Fantastic exhibit. Love the Wild Corporation and Fashion from office suppliers. Real fun stuff. :)

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  7. Evi ErlindaJuly 18, 2019 at 5:45 PM

    It seems in Wild Corporation, there is no serious thing.

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  8. PilarJuly 18, 2019 at 6:41 PM

    The Columbia Museum of Art has so many great exhibits! I agree Saturday is the best day to go!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 19, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    That exhibition is very interesting. I like different approach in showing office life and fashion creations are so original. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Woman TodayJuly 19, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    Some people are gifted with great talent and is a real joy to admire their work. I really feel related to the wild corporation creations.

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  11. Miss Val's CreationsJuly 19, 2019 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you Agnes.

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  12. Jenovia DżemsonJuly 20, 2019 at 5:56 AM

    These costumes are amazing. I like painting, too.

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  13. PamJuly 20, 2019 at 8:18 AM

    So many cool places you see and go. thanks for sharing.

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  14. sandyJuly 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    wow, how cool - so glad you posted about your visit to see her work. Amazing creativity in these. Who would think to do this!

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  15. SakurankoJuly 20, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    Oh wow this museum looks amazing darling~ thanks for share with us
    xx

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  16. Jadieegosh July 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM

    Wow beautiful photos


    Jadieegosh

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  17. UnknownJuly 21, 2019 at 5:30 AM

    wow so lovely :)

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  18. Kathy LeoniaJuly 21, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    it look fantastic;)

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  19. Mami Made ItJuly 22, 2019 at 6:53 AM

    Funny and great work! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. AncaJuly 22, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    Hilarious! I like all of them, but my favourite must be the one called "Risk management". What a lovely exhibition.

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsJuly 22, 2019 at 1:05 PM

      Risk Management is my favorite in that series. It is a perfect depiction.

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  21. Ivana SplitJuly 25, 2019 at 2:08 AM

    Kato's art is really unique and interesting.

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  22. Magic Love CrowJuly 25, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    These are brilliant! How fun and creative!! Thanks for sharing Val! Big Hugs!

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  23. Lowcarb team memberJuly 30, 2019 at 4:42 PM

    Mimi Kato is very creative.

    All the best Jan

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  24. Handmade in IsraelAugust 6, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    I am so behind on my blog reading - I have just returned from a trip being my excuse - but have now read through your posts. This looks like an interesting exhibition. Her work looks fun!

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Thank you for stopping by! I love reading visitor comments! ~Val

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