Exhibition in the gallery “Goldene Nudel” is dedicated to memory, identity and transformation
The "Golden Noodle" gallery presents a special exhibition featuring works by Californian artist Na Omi J. Shintani from September 14 to October 5. The opening reception will take place on Sunday, September 14, at 4 p.m. at Nieder-Ramstädter Straße 48.
Na Omi J. Shintani is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural educator, and activist based in Half Moon Bay, California. Her work combines contemporary art with the aesthetic traditions and craft practices of her Japanese ancestors.
Memory as a central theme
The exhibition focuses on personal and collective experiences related to migration, cultural loss, and intergenerational memory. The artist's family once emigrated from Japan to California and worked there as oyster fishermen. During World War II, she—like over 120,000 people of Japanese descent—was affected by forced relocation and internment.
This biographical experience flows directly into Shintani's artistic work. Using techniques such as sashiko embroidery and momigami paper, she creates meditative installations that invite reflection on identity and transformation. Her series "Deconstructed Kimonos," in particular, addresses the loss of cultural traditions and the power of renewal.
International appeal
Na Omi J. Shintani has held more than ten solo exhibitions in the United States and has received numerous awards. In addition to her artistic work, she is involved in educational projects, curates exhibitions, and illuminates marginalized perspectives in the art world.
The exhibition at the "Golden Noodle" gallery runs until Sunday, October 5. It is open every day except Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 5 p.m.
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