Perspectives on the Future Vol.2 – Series 2
Hanako MIYAMOTO Solo Exhibition –
Aru Ie (Any Ordinary House)

We are pleased to present the second edition of Perspectives on the Future Vol.2 – Series 2, showcasing the work of installation artist Hanako MIYAMOTO.
After graduating from art school, MIYAMOTO relocated her creative base to Berlin, Germany, where she spent seven years oscillating between Japan and Germany while actively exhibiting her work. In 2016 and 2019, she held solo exhibitions in Berlin, and in 2020, she presented The Words I Cannot Say to You Alone at the Tsunagi Art Museum in Kumamoto. With these bodies of work, she established her presence within the contemporary art scene, leading to her nomination for the VOCA Exhibition 2020–a key platform for emerging artists in Japan ‒ where she received an Honorable Mention.
Further expanding her practice, she founded an artist residency in her hometown of Arao, Kumamoto, fostering opportunities for both domestic and international artists. In addition to her own artistic production, she curates exhibitions, demonstrating a multifaceted engagement with the art world.
The exhibition title, Aru le (Any Ordinary Home), encapsulates the notion of “scenes from any ordinary home.” At its core is an oil painting depicting her grandmother's nude figure at age 89, alongside a counterpart piece. Expanding upon this foundation, the exhibition interweaves photography, video, and sculptural elements, transforming the entire museum into a singular immersive installation.
MIYAMOTO’s inquiry into “the end of life” was shaped by the experience of caring for and witnessing the passing of her grandparents, with whom she had lived. Her work examines the dual nature of death ‒ both as an inevitable, universal phenomenon and as an intimately felt loss that leaves an indelible emotional imprint. Seeking to articulate this interplay, she continues to expand her artistic practice into new horizons.
Themes of “home” and “family” have remained central to MIYAMOTO’s work, shaping a deeply personal yet universally resonant artistic narrative. We hope this exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity to engage with these ideas through a reflective and immersive encounter.

Okawa Municipal Seiriki Art Museum