Chiharu Shiota

Chiharu Shiota is a Japanese artist known for her immersive installations and performance art pieces. She was born in Osaka, Japan in 1972 and is now based in Berlin, Germany.

Shiota's works often feature intricate webs of black thread or yarn, which she weaves or suspends throughout the exhibition space. These installations create a sense of enclosure and disorientation, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of memory, loss, and identity. Shiota has also incorporated objects such as shoes, keys, and books into her installations, creating a sense of narrative and personal history.

In addition to her installations, Shiota has also created several performance art pieces in which she or other performers interact with her installations. She has exhibited her works in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Venice Biennale, and the National Museum of Art in Osaka. Shiota has been recognized with several awards and honors for her work, including the Japan Cultural Affairs Agency Award in 2015.