If you’re looking to escape the city and soak up some inspiration in soothing surroundings this Golden Week, consider heading out to the Hyogo coast between May 4 and 6.
That’s when the Hayashisaki Matsue Beach House in the city of Akashi will open its doors for ‘The Homesick Moon’, a collaborative exhibition between celebrated Thai artist Juli Baker & Summer and Akio Isshiki Architects.
The venue, a 50-year-old seaside home lovingly restored by and for the aforementioned architectural firm, provides an immersive environment for an event that blends art, architecture and dialogue while reflecting on memory, light and place.
Known for her radiant illustrations and poetic storytelling, Juli Baker & Summer presents a series of lantern-inspired works designed to harmonise with the house’s warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Her exhibition explores the emotional resonance of light and how it connects rural and urban experiences, past and present, and homesickness and belonging.
The event also features a series of talks and a portrait workshop, including a talk session on May 4 about regional revitalisation through international artistic collaboration, and a family-friendly portrait session with Juli Baker & Summer on May 5. Proceedings will close with a discussion on the intersection of art and architecture on May 6. The exhibition space includes a pop-up café for visitors to hang out at while admiring the sea out front.
More than an exhibition, ‘The Homesick Moon’ makes for an invitation to explore how border-crossing creativity can thrive in lesser-known parts of Japan. The project is set to shine a light on new possibilities for cultural exchange and community-building – all while offering plenty of eye candy for architecture buffs and art fans alike.
For full details in English, check out the Akio Isshiki Architects Instagram page. The event planner and agency is siesta magazine.
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