See, photograph, touch, search… and even get hungry! The world of wood carving

The possibilities of wood carving are here to be experienced at this exhibit! These pieces look soft, transparent, and even unexpectedly delicious. 

Look, snap a photo, touch, and search around… 
Come and take part in this experiential exhibition set up by one of today's hottest creators that is full of surprises and even heartwarming pieces. 

Woodcarver Konno’s work will not only make you realize the possibilities of craftsmanship, but the value of observing, thinking, and the power of your imagination firsthand. 

Woodcarver Konno (Kibori no Konno)/Woodcarving artist

Woodcarver Konno’s lifelike depictions of things like candy and even the transparency of a raw egg white are shockingly close to the real thing. In 2021 what began as a hobby during the pandemic was quickly noticed by SNS and TV shows, and by 2023 he quit his job as a public employee to become a professional artist. 

Rather than create pieces of ‘fine art’, his goal is to make what he terms “communications tools”, or pieces that inspire conversation. 

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Fee

General Admission: 1,300 yen (1,200 yen)
Elementary・Middle Schoolers: 600 yen (500 yen)
For children not yet old enough to enter school: Free of charge
※( ) indicates advance/group rates (30 or more paying attendees)
※Advance tickets available from Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, September 12
※Junior high school students may be asked to present their student ID upon entry.
※Please note that admission may be restricted during peak times.
※The following individuals may enter free of charge:
The holder of a Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Rehabilitation Certificate, plus one caregiver (copies accepted, Mirairo ID accepted), and the holder of a Specific Medical Expense Recipient Certificate (for designated intractable diseases), Specific Disease Medical Recipient Certificate, Congenital Blood Coagulation Factor Disorder Medical Recipient Certificate, or Pediatric Chronic Specific Disease Medical Recipient Certificate (copies accepted).

Details:
Kibori no Konno Event Page
Fukuoka City Science Museum Official Site