The exhibition 'Zen and Ghibli' planned and produced by Studio Ghibli will be held at the Kyocera Museum of Art, Kyoto, from October 3rd to December 6th. Yuriko Ishida has been appointed as the 'cheerleader' for the exhibition.
From left: Yuriko Ishida, Toshio Suzuki
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'Zen and Ghibli' is an experiential exhibition that uses the book 'Zen and Ghibli' by producer Toshio Suzuki as its starting point, allowing you to experience the 'Zen-like perspective' through Ghibli works. The exhibition area was structured around the worldview of Hayao Miyazaki's latest work, 'How Do You Live?' As if guided by a gray heron, visitors step into another world and into the creative space of Studio Ghibli. Inside the venue, in addition to three-dimensional objects reminiscent of famous scenes from Ghibli films, there will also be Zen paintings and calligraphy handwritten by producer Suzuki. You can feel the Zen-like way of looking at things that runs through all of Ghibli's works.
The Inspiration Behind the New Arc
Ishida appeared as San in 'Princess Mononoke', Kiyo in 'Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pon Poko', and Miki Hokuto in 'From Up on Poppy Hill'. Regarding the exhibition, she said, 'Zen and Ghibli. What fascinating words. I intend to travel through the world of Zen with an open mind.' A video featuring Ishida was also released on the official YouTube channel. The video shows the zazen experience with producer Suzuki. Also included are valuable talks about what the two think of as their ideal way of life and behind-the-scenes stories about Miyazaki.
Next Door Zen Prologue
In the lead up to the opening of the exhibition, official YouTube will be releasing content that introduces the works on display and that can be enjoyed as an introduction to Zen. With the exhibition's unique blend of Ghibli's imaginative world and the principles of Zen, visitors are sure to have a thought-provoking and enchanting experience.
