Shiota's installation envelops the exhibition space with intricate red threads, symbolizing "existence in absence." The red color, frequently used in her works, represents life’s flow and connects people, emotions, and memories. Each suitcase in the installation symbolizes a person, creating a visual dialogue around themes of home, belonging, and identity. The interconnected suitcases invite viewers to engage physically and emotionally, prompting reflection on time, space, movement, and memory.

"Between Worlds" serves as a contemplative space where viewers can consider their own lives and relationships within a broader context of humanity. Shiota's universe, crafted with threads, not only creates a visually striking environment but also invites exploration of the inner labyrinth of human experience.

Curator: Öykü Özsoy Sağnak

Assistant Curator: Yazın Öztürk

About the Artist: Chiharu Shiota, born in Osaka in 1972, redefines concepts of memory and consciousness through her use of everyday objects such as shoes, keys, and clothes, intricately woven into vast structures. Currently based in Berlin, Shiota’s work spans installations, sculptures, drawings, performance videos, photography, and paintings, exploring the feeling of "existence in absence." Her works have been exhibited internationally, including at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles (2023), Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane (2022), and the ZKM Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe (2021). She represented Japan at the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015.