Calpis 100th year anniversary
July 4-7, 2019
3331 Arts Chiyoda
Tokyo

July 7th is the 100th year anniversary of the beloved Japanese drink Calpis. Coinciding with the Japanese star festival, Tanabata, Emmanuelle unveiled two installations, “Universe of Words” and “100 message bottles”, presented at the “Calpis 100th year anniversary, Let`s Meet at Tanabata” exhibition. 

On Tanabata day, Japanese people write their hopes and dreams on colored pieces of paper and hang them on a bamboo branch in hopes that their wishes will come true. Emmanuelle reimagines this tradition by extracting the sense of Tanabata onto the floating words. She chose the simplest written alphabet children first learn “hiragana”, composed of 46 different characters. In Tanabata, hiragana are used to express the hopes and dreams. The universe created by these floating hiraganas evokes an emotion through its stillness and its endlessness. By condensing the essence of the word itself, it derives to the emotion. The swaying hiragana form and symbolize the wishful colored pieces of paper swaying from the bamboo branch.

The installation was composed of approximately 140,000 hiraganas, regularly aligned in three dimensional grids.  Visitors could wonder inside the colorful space filled with hiraganas to share the sense of stillness. Sections of the installation were removed, creating paths that cut through the installation. Walking through the countless numbers of hiraganas, words gradually come to mind…As part of Emmanuelle’s "100 colors" installation series, the layers of hiraganas were colored in 100 shades of colors, creating a colorful Universe of Words. Within those characters, CALPIS bottles figures were lost and could be found along with the CALPIS logo, adding playfulness to the installation.  One path led the visitors to the next installation room, “100 message bottles”.

“100 message bottles” installation was designed for visitors and their loved ones to find the one “message bottle” which best described their relationship. 100 “CALPIS” bottles specially designed in 100 shades of colors were associated to 100 words such as “friendship”, “longing”, “warmth”, each “message bottle” representing a color and a meaning of a special relationship. Once viewers found their “word”, they could take a photo in front of their message bottle to remember the moment. It is truly a special experience to remember.

March 19-25, 2019
Imabari City Auditorium
Japan

Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture is known for its quality towels and for its leading textile dyeing industry. For the “IMABARI Color Show” introducing the dyeing technology in Imabari City, Emmanuelle revealed an installation "1000 COLORS WAVE", using her own 1000 (one thousand) colors palette specially created for the exhibition. It is the second installation realized for the “IMABARI Color Show” after the 2017-2018 exhibitions in Spiral Garden and Imabari City.

Even though the same water, formula, and environment are utilized during the dyeing process, the slightest change in weather and/or temperature can completely disrupt the result of the pigmentation. However, in the skilled hands of the craftsmen of Imabari, the dye process is so precise, 1000 unique colors of fabrics are possible.

One thousand pieces of textile specially dyed in 1000 different colors covered the 1002 seats of the Imabari City Auditorium, designed by the famous architect Kenzo Tange. The bright colors palette gave off an energy that created an astounding wave of colors which engaged with the ceiling of the public hall.

"1000 COLORS WAVE" was created by the fusion of Emmanuelle's colors with high quality skills of Imabari's dyeing technicians. The technique of "dyeing" and the creation of "1000 colors", multiplied by the delicacy of both have became a grand installation.

Sep.15, 2018 - Feb.11, 2019
Shinjuku Station
Tokyo (Japan)

A new “100 colors” installation was unveiled at “Shinjuku Creators Festa”, an art event that transforms public spaces around Shinjuku Station to showcase various art scenes.

"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. This time, Emmanuelle has created a colorful landscape - colorscape - about 60 meters in length at Suica Penguin Square outside JR Shinjuku Station Shin-Minami Exit.
When viewed from a distance, one colorful gradation appears on the glass surface above the railway track, and as one gets closer it turns out that the gradation is made of colorful "SHINJUKU" letters. Two girls and one cat are hiding among these crowds of letters. Looking at the installation from the Shin-Minami Exit, the railway and the trains appears through the colors, and then when looking from the East Deck located right in front, the beautiful gradation of 100 colors overlaps with the city and creates new scenery.

Looking up from the platform of Shinjuku Station, it seems as though a stream of rainbow has appeared in the sky. “100 colors” invites Shinjuku audiences to enjoy the full spectrum of colors, became a new iconic addition to Shinjuku.

August 2018 - on view
Color Factory
251 Spring Street
New York, NY 10013

The Color Factory is an experimental art exhibit opened in August 2018 in New York City. The 20,000 square foot space in SoHo turned into a vivid pop-up exhibition of an endless Instagrammable experiences, devoted to colors.

Emmanuelle has created a "100 colors" installation in the lobby space - the first colorful contact point - the colorful ceiling welcomes the visitors. The strands of colorful papers filled the 5m by 5m space, gently sway as visitors walk under the colors. Being her first art installation launched in New York City, Emmanuelle wishes the visitors to engage all of their senses under the colors, allow their mind to float to the ceiling and drift amongst these heavenly hues.

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

February - October 2018
Downtown Dubai (UAE)

As part of Art Emaar program - a platform for ambitious art initiatives in all their forms to transform Dubai into a playground for the imagination - Emmanuelle has created a public art of 1km stretch of "100 colors" installation set across Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, made up of 10,000 pieces of hand-dyed fabrics. It framed the heart of Downtown Dubai with 300 gates displayed the 100 shades of colors gently swaying in the wind, juxtaposed with the fast growing dynamic city , which aimed add a sense of joy to the urban space.

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.

September 26-29, 2018
Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume
Paris

During the Paris Fashion Week 2018 held in September, UNIQLO launched a special exhibition "The Art and Science of LifeWear : Creating a New Standard in Knitwear" at the Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume. The exhibition marked the brand’s first large-scale exhibition open to the public. It introduced UNIQLO's knitwear in five zones "Art", "Science", "Craftsmanship", "Fashion", "Collaboration".
This time in the "Art" zone, Emmanuelle created an art installation named "KNIT IN 100 COLORS". She created an infinite world of colors where visitors can experience the vibrant color palette of UNIQLO knit at a glance.

The colorful world welcomed visitors as they entered the first room of the exhibition. Installation "KNIT IN 100 COLORS" focused on the concept of "making infinite colors by mixing colors". When looking at a knit garment, it appears to be a single color, but as you approach it and observe closely, one will notice the "color" is created by mixing fibers of several colors. Emmanuelle focused on this unseen process of mixing colors to create yarns. The installation was made with 100 different colors of wool yarns, which were then used to create approximately 10,000 modules that consisted of 3 colors. The installation is placed diagonally in the room so the world of 100 colors instantly gets in the eyes. The tunnel in the center let visitors to immerse themselves inside the colors. The installation changes colors from yellow, pink, brown, green, blue to purple, and a delicate gradation is formed by the blends of mixing colors.

Approximately 6,000 people visited the exhibition over five days. Many people would have experienced the world of colors, felt infinite colors throughout the body.

photos : UNIQLO

April 4-10, 2018
BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE
POP-UP EVENT "CLOUD"
Hankyu Department Store
Umeda Main Store (Osaka)

BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE 's pop-up event was held at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, where Emmanuelle created a space full of colors with a sense of joyful spring in the air.

Flowers of the trees are brightly blooming and floating - the concept is "blooming sky".

Small triangular papers are simply folded to form flowers, which are suspended from the top of seven trees lined up in the front of the rectangular space. Colors of flowers change gradually from white to yellow, pink, brown, green, blue, and purple, to create a gradation of 100 colors floating in space. Under the colorful volume of flowers, tote bags are placed in line with the colors of the flowers above. The falling petals are collected in the transparent acrylic stands, accentuating the color of tote bags.

In this pop-up event, visitors can choose the handle from 13 different colors to customize with the standard white prism series tote bag. It became a special week of finding favorite colors inside the space full of blossoming colors.

April 2018
5 countries 8 cities 11 stores

For the release of BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE's new tote bag "MISTY MOON", Emmanuelle has created window installation "rainbow moiré".

In order to respond to the unique sense of translucency of the new collection, small triangular pieces are finely cut out from a layer of paper to create delicate mesh of colorful lines. By increasing the number of layers and applying shades of colors, the subtle changes of colors gives three-dimensionality in design.

Depending on the viewing angle, the overlapping lines change its expression, and a beautiful rainbow-colored moiré is born.

The installation has spread in 11 stores in Japan and worldwide, including REALITY LAB. ISSEY MIYAKE in Aoyama (Tokyo) and ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / OMOTE in Ginza (Tokyo). The graphical design and acrylic floor standing design were also developed beside the window installation.

IMABARI COLOR SHOW
December 7-10, 2017
SPIRAL, Tokyo
February 2-12, 2018
Port Community Center, Imabari

Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture is famous for its high quality towel production. The land is blessed with good quality water, which has lead to an accumulation of excellent dyeing techniques. For the "IMABARI Color Show" introducing the dyeing technology in Imabari City, Emmanuelle revealed an installation "1000 COLORS RECIPE", using her own 1000 (one thousand) colors palette specially created for this installation, the most number of colors she has ever used in her works. The installation visually conveys Imabari's dyeing technology and a new world of colors that no one has ever seen.

The concept of this installation is "1000 COLORS RECIPE". It is a visualization of the delicate and accurate "recipes" required for dyeing. The elements that make up the recipe are the percentage of three principles of COLOR "C (blue) / M (red) / Y (yellow)",
TEMPERATURE "°C", TIME "minute / second", and VALUES composed of numerical figures "0" to "9".
By precisely managing all of these elements, colors delicately different to each others are created.
These 17 types of symbols that make up the recipe were dyed in 1000 different colors, and they were cut out in the shape of symbols, connected with thread, and then suspended at the center of the atrium of the Spiral Garden (SPIRAL, Tokyo).
1000 colors are condensed to form a circle at the center, one color for one thread, and the un-dyed white symbols wrap the outer circumference emphasize the existence of 1000 colors. The total number of symbols used is about 17000. Symbols are arranged in three dimensional grid, while they may be seen floating aligned or chaotic depending on the viewing position. When sitting under the symbol, you will see various recipes as you drown in colors.

"1000 COLORS RECIPE" was created by the fusion of Emmanuelle's colors with high quality skills of Imabari's dyeing technicians. The technique of "dyeing" and the creation of "1000 colors", multiplied by the delicacy of both have became a grand installation.

Nov. 16, 2017 - Jan. 8, 2018
Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art & Design
Toyama (Japan)

As the world's first museum bringing Art and Design together, Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art & Design has opened in August, 2017 in Toyama, Japan. The opening ceremony exhibition Part 2 "Art and Design, dialogue with materials" was held to introduce different characteristics and attractiveness of materials such as wood, metal and new forefront materials, shaped into various forms by artists and designers. In this exhibition, Emmanuelle has worked with paper to show the beauty and possibility of paper as a material.
 
The sensory element "color", and the mathematical element "time". The installation "COLOR OF TIME" superimposes these two elements, to visualize and make one feel the flow of time. The first day of the exhibition, the sky of Toyama City on November 16, 2017. From the sunrise at 06:30, the color transitions through a total of 799 minutes, passing 18:11 astronomical twilight to 19:49, when the color disappears into blackness. This flow of time is perceived through the transitional journey through 100 shades of colors.

The space was composed by total of approximately 120,000 numeral figures from "0" to "9", and a symbol ":", regularly aligned in three dimensional grids. Although these figures seem like a dense volume, it expresses the flow of "time" in every minute. The installation is composed of 100 layers, and in each layer the time flows from left to right, then into the depth of the installation. The top front layer starts from sunrise at 06:30 with pale colors, then their colors gradually become darker as time flows. At the end, the installation is completed by the time of darkness, 19:49, in a color that is first time for Emmanuelle’s works to use in her installations – black.

Lead by the path that is cut through the installation in the middle, "Miss Blanche" designed by Shiro Kuramata is positioned. "Miss Blanche" is placed by the deputy director of Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art & Design, who is also curator of the exhibition, to create the axis to express a deep respect and admiration from Emmanuelle to Shiro Kuramata. Through the tunnel, the sky is tinted with a beautiful gradation changing from pale to deep colors, flowing from time to time. The installation makes one feel the subtle changes in atmosphere through the whole body, by travelling the colorful flow of time.

November 8- December 25, 2017
Omotesando Hills
Tokyo

Omotesando Hills, a shopping complex in central Tokyo, has entered a new stage in its 11th year, with an aspiration to create and transmit "culture". To materialize this vision, Omotesando Hills has collaborated with Emmanuelle to bring fusion of Illumination and "Art" into the mall for the Christmas season. Emmanuelle’s first illumination has become a fantastical space filled with gentle and warm lights created by her 100 colors.

The illumination "Christmas Forest in 100 colors" was inspired from the scenery of layers of trees lining up along the main boulevard in Omotesando, in which this scenery was recaptured into the void of the large stairway of Omotesando Hills. 1500 mini trees in 100 different colors filled the whole void in 13.4m high, and the "Forest of Colors" spread overwhelmingly. Each mini tree wrap the light bulb in colored papers, like a lantern, to make 100 colors themselves to emit a soft and gentle light.

Inside this colorful forest, the main tree is located at the center of the large stairway with a height of 7m, which is formed by a collection of mini trees that light up in white during the open hours.

From each level, different views of the illumination are captured, to encourage visitors to walk up and down the slope naturally to make the most of the main characteristic of this building, the slope. Santa Claus and reindeers that appears inside the main tree are hidden in the forest, add playfulness to the illumination for the visitors to search around.

At the special show "Emotional Reflection" held every 30 minutes, the main tree changes its colors from white, yellow, pink, green, blue and to rainbow, with other mini trees lighting up rhythmically with the music specially composed for this occasion.

Colors, music, and light resonate and respond to each others, inviting visitors into the warm and magical Christmas.  

Organizer  :  MORI BUILDING CO., LTD. 
Sponsor  :  Panasonic Beauty

NACT 10th anniversary
January 20-30, 2017
The National Art Center, Tokyo

The National Art Center, Tokyo has celebrated its 10th Anniversary in January. As a commemoration, it presented the museum activities of the past ten years in the Special Exhibition Gallery room, which was superimposed with a large installation "Forest of Numbers" - the symbolization of the next 10 years to come. Used without any partition walls for the first time, the 2000 square meter White Cube exhibition room became a canvas of the installation, filled with "100 colors", inspiration and emotion, which became the largest installation of Emmanuelle’s work.

The installation "Forest of Numbers" visualized the decade of the future from 2017 to 2026, created a sense of stillness across the large exhibition space. More than 60,000 pieces of suspended numeral figures from 0 to 9 were regularly aligned in three dimensional grids. A section was removed, created a path that cut through the installation, invited visitors to wonder inside the colorful forest filled with numbers. The installation was composed of 10 layers which is the representation of 10 years time. Each layer employed 4 digits to express the relevant year such as 2, 0, 1, and 7 for 2017, which were randomly positioned on the grids. As part of Emmanuelle’s "100 colors" installation series, the layers of time were colored in 100 shades of colors, created a colorful time travel through the forest.

Inside the colorful forest, two girls and one cat were lost inside, added playfulness to the installation. In concert with the installation, the compilation of exhibition posters from the last ten years filled the wall on the right, and the opposite wall across the room simply expressed the next ten years with white numbers. Because photography was exceptionally allowed, the installation has spread through various social networks, increasing number of visitors. This installation was created with the cooperation of 300 volunteers, excited the attention of over 20,000 visitors in 10 days. 

Rotating colors. Mixing colors. Moving hearts.

NSK 100th anniversary
SENSE OF MOTION
November 9-20, 2016
SPIRAL, Tokyo

NSK Ltd. (one of the most prominent manufacturers of bearings globally and the largest in Japan) celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special exhibition, "SENSE OF MOTION", held at the Omotesando Spiral with the vision of "SETTING THE FUTURE IN MOTION". In order to convey the technology of NSK simply and beautifully, Emmanuelle presented a magnificent installation with the theme of "color mixing" to show the movement of colors using bearings.

Along the form of the spiral slope symbolizes the Spiral Garden, the flower motifs in 100 shades of colors has saturated the space of about 6 m in height. In the middle of the installation, circular empty space allows visitors to be surrounded by colors and immerse themselves in the colorful world.
The installation consists of 25200 flower motifs aligned in regular three dimensional grids. The flower motifs are attached to the vertical axes, which rotate by the NSK bearings and the windmills installed at the top that receive wind from the circulators run randomly by programming. The petals of flower motifs are composed of several colors, that produce new colors as they turn. From the slope, the layer of colors gradually changes, to let visitors to enjoy the installation with various gazes. 

The same flower motifs spread like a garden as a scenographic element of the venue, to accentuate the sense of unity throughout the whole exhibition. By using bearings also for the axes of the flowers, visitors can extend their hands and turn the stalk to feel the spinning of the bearings through color mixing.

Each one is a small and simple movement. When condensing the simple movements in a single space and overlap with colors, it becomes a mind-blowing installation that releases large energy.

TRANS ARTS TOKYO 2016
October 15-30, 2016
WATERRAS Gallery
Tokyo

In autumn 2016, as part of TRANS ARTS TOKYO 2016, Emmanuelle revealed "100 colors" installation that silently floated in the void space inside the Commercial Complex "WATERRAS" in Tokyo.

Above the gallery space on the second floor of WATERRAS, a stretch of "100 colors" were positioned in the 7m high empty ceiling space. The 100 shades of colors were compacted and condensed into a small volume, which could be viewed from directly below, and also viewd from the side from the cafe on the floor above. The two separate spaces were visually threaded through the colors. 

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

TRANS ARTS TOKYO 2016
October 15-30, 2016
Awaji Park
Tokyo

In autumn 2016, as part of TRANS ARTS TOKYO 2016, Emmanuelle revealed a new "100 colors" installation in Awaji Park in Tokyo, transformed the stairs into a colorful passage.

Approaching towards the entrance of the park, the colors drawing a gentle curve appeared through the gaps of trees. As one walked up the stairs, the shades of 100 colors suddenly appeared in sight. The colors changed every step after step, transformed the usual passage overflowed with colors and surprises.

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

CIUDAD EMERGENTE
September 20-25, 2016
Usina Del Arte
Buenos Aires (Argentina)

From Japan to Argentina. "100 colors" was revealed at the underground art and music festival "Ciudad Emergente" in Buenos Aires.

As an entrance to the main festival venue, the "100 colors" was set up on the traffic road. Visitors paraded through the strands of 100 shades of colors that has been dyed and travelled all the way from Tokyo. Enveloped in different culture, the "100 colors" installation has given off a festive and energized atmosphere. 

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

2016/9/15 (THU) - 9/25 (SUN)
Kabukicho Cine City Plaza
Tokyo

In summer 2016, as part of Shinjuku Creators Festa 2016, "100 colors" has appeared in Kabukicho, the "sleepless town" in Tokyo.

Walking through the layers of neon lights and overloaded number of store signs, one finds the harmony of "100 colors" juxtaposed to the chaotic town. Thinly sliced pieces of non-woven fabrics were specially chosen for this location, which were dyed by hands, one by one in 100 shades of colors. Having the flow of the unique atmosphere and the time, Kabukicho crowded with people overlaps with "100 colors" has transformed into a different space.

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

"Space in Ginza"
July 9 - September 22, 2016
METoA Ginza
Tokyo

For the Exhibition "Space in Ginza" at METoA Ginza in Tokyu Plaza Ginza, Emmanuelle revealed an installation that uses centimeter-level measurement accuracy of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) as a motif. The interactive installation gives form to the high precision technologies in a beautiful visual form.

From approximately 40,000km in space (32,000−40,000km), the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System is able to measure your position (on x, y, and z axes) to an accuracy of centimeters. Having an orbit that travels directly above region of Japan, it is expected to improve the accuracy of GPS and car navigation system on a daily basis. Although the theme of the exhibition is “Universe”, the installation focuses strongly on bringing the perspective back to the Earth. Hence the installation employs 18000 woman's silhouettes in 100 shades of colors, which express the crowd of people in Ginza. Almost drowning inside the crowd, three silhouettes (two girls and a cat) are lost inside, which encourage visitors to search and spot them within.

The assemblage of prismatic silhouettes of woman. It is an expression of non-stopping crowded street in Tokyo. One can get drown in the same repeated days, becoming one of the people on the street. Just like looking for the "lost" silhouettes in the crowd, the installation is a reminder to rethink where you belong.

WOOD FURNITURE JAPAN AWARD 2016
March 4-5, 2016
SPIRAL, Tokyo
January 20-21, 2016
No.9 RIVE GAUCHE, Paris

concept : bunshi (ramification)

Paris to Tokyo - the exhibition "WOOD FURNITURE JAPAN AWARD 2016" has returned to Tokyo, after a successful launch in Paris in January. Emmanuelle has designed the space for both venues based on a concept of bunshi (meaning "ramification" in Japanese), which means to divide or spread out into branches, extend into subdivisions. The exhibition is held at SPIRAL, a nexus of cultural life in Omotesando, Tokyo.

The collections of colorful small branches diverge and multiply, filled up the volume of an empty hall. Each module is a metaphoric expression of the phenomenon of ramification, which symbolizes the encounters between designers and artisans as their paths intersect and diverge with valuable experiences, leading them to a new path.
The installation consists of 20,000 pieces of small branches (bunshi) in 100 shades of colors, appear randomly placed, but in fact perfectly aligned in three dimensional grids. A portion of volume is removed, creating a tunnel-like path, where selected wood furniture is placed along the edge of the curved path. The color of atmosphere gradually changes as one walk through the tunnel.

At the entrance, installation of characters of 58 Japanese tree species welcome visitors, with a total of 100 letters in 100 shades of colors.

Grand, yet intricate.
Chaotic, yet in harmony.
The installation gives an experience of being in a forest, wondering among the world of colorful branches.

Tokyo photos :  © WFJA2016 / design: emmanuelle moureaux / photo: Daisuke Shima (Nacasa & Partners)
Paris photos :  © WFJA2016 / design: emmanuelle moureaux / photo: Shoichi Kajino

2020
Taipei (Taiwan)

concept : shine

In 2020, the Mass Rapid Transit "Circular Line" will open in New Taipei City. Drawing a large circle, Circular Line will connect the existing lines that spread in radial direction from the City Central. Circular Line is a groundbreaking scheme that will dramatically improve the transport system, where the Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems (DORTS) is responsible for the project and its construction. They plan to have the transportation facility, the Circular Line, as a work of public art piece, for the very first time in the world. In 2011, Emmanuelle has been invited directly from DORTS, as an artist recognized for her use of colors, to engage in the design of this grand scale public art project.

Circular Line is a subway system, total length of 34.8 kilometers, in which its 14.5 kilometers are above ground facilities. The project focuses on this 14.5 kilometers zone, where there is a close relationship with the people in the city. Emmanuelle’s color palette will spread across a wide area, which comprises 8 kilometers of steel beams, 10 kilometers of acoustic barriers, around 200 steel pillars underneath the station and viaducts, 13 stations, 13 platforms, a bridge, and the exterior and interior design of the four cars MRT train. Until the opening in 2019, color workshops will be held by Emmanuelle mainly for residents and teachers in New Taipei City, together with other art events.

The concept "shine" was inspired from the theme for the Circular Line project stated by DORTS, 'Like clouds swift passage, the dragon travels thousands miles', and the color scheme of the line, which is "yellow". The "yellow" gave an image of bright sunshine that was the inspiration to the word "shine", expressing the sunshine being reflected off the scales of dragon. "Shine" wishes that the brightness will spread along the whole Circular Line as the swiftly moving dragon reflects sunshine off its scales, through the bustling City of Taipei.
Building upon this concept, the characteristic of the project is the 5 shades of yellow selected by Emmanuelle, being the base color scheme for the city’s public art. As a surprise gift from her, there is just one location unveiling all colors from her rainbow color palette.
The project is still ongoing, and Emmanuelle wishes that this grand scheme of public art project will give brightness and harmony to the lifestyle of Taipei citizen.  

photo : DORTS (Department of Rapid Transit System)
 

November 26, 2015
Zojoji Temple
Tokyo

Italian Premium Lifestyle Brand FURLA held a presentation of the 2016 Spring Summer collection at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, where Emmanuelle designed the venue with an installation to give colors to the new collection.

The exhibition was held at the outdoor piloti area, as compared to the last exhibition held inside Zojoji Koshoden. As the guests come through the dark reception area, they are welcomed by a spring blooming world. The installation named "hanami" symbolizes the piloti columns as tree trunks, and created trees with blooming flowers with densely gathered sliced papers in 100 shades of colors.
The light filters through the thin papers, giving an impression of natural light filtering through flowers and leaves in the forest. The colorful trees standing dignified, it is almost like arriving to one corner of the park. The geometric design and bold coloration of the new collection are displayed in concert with the colors of the flowers. Display shelves are placed on every tree trunks, for guests to enjoy the new collection under the blooming flowers. Along with the bright fresh installation and the new collection, it became the venue to feel the coming of spring and summer season.

(Hanami is a Japanese tradition of welcoming spring, enjoying the transient beauty of flowers often refers to cherry blossom.)

AnyTokyo 2015
2015/10/24  - 11/3
Zojoji Temple
Tokyo

100 colors compressed into a miniscule space of 3.3 m2 (one tsubo). A new work in Emmanuelle's "100 colors" series allows one to enjoy their own colorful space by lying down beneath 100 thin and delicate colors, swaying in the wind.

The space of 3.3m2 (one tsubo) is standing alone in Zojoji Temple with Tokyo Tower in the background. Colors appear like a condensed colorful volume when one look from far away and it gradually appear as a soft stream of colors as one approach. The sound 100 colors of thin papers gently rub against each other is heard when sitting on the rim (engawa) of the structure. When one lies on tatami mat and look up at the top, 100 colors of sky is fluttering along with the wind.

About 100 colors
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

2015/10/8 - 11/20
FURLA GINZA STORE
Tokyo

concept : Ichigo – Ichie (treasure every moment)

In autumn 2015, Emmanuelle has created an installation for a renewal open of Italian Premium Lifestyle Brand FURLA at Ginza store. The installation has filled five windows facing Ginza Chuo-Dori, the luxurious shopping street in Tokyo.

Following the fall-winter collection 2015 at Zojoji in Tokyo, the important keyword maintained in FURLA installation project is "Ichigo-Ichie" – treasure every encounter, for it will never recur. Emmanuelle applied her signature use of colors into the windows as moving rings, titled "en" (meaning "chance encounter").

The moving rings (which is also pronounced as "en"), metaphorically express the idea that every encounters bring connections, taking one to the next encounters.

100 colors and gold rings slowly rotate around the spot as if the time progresses slowly in the window. They overlap and seem to connect with each other as every time they move. Five windows begins the story from the windows that is filled with the concept color of the brand - gold rings, then gradually mix with colors in the next windows until the whole window is filled with 100 colors. 

2015/9/1 (TUE) - 9/13 (SUN)
Shinjuku Mitsui Building
Tokyo

In summer 2015, as part of Shinjuku Creators Festa 2015, Emmanuelle has simultaneously revealed two "100 colors" installations in both indoor and outdoor venues.

For the 7th "100 colors" installation, large surfaces of 100 colors are positioned throughout the whole space to build up the passage of colors. The space is like a labyrinth, while walking around led by colors, it is possible to feel the 100 colors standing quietly. At the end of the maze, the first series of the 100 colors accessories "100 colors mobile" is also unveiled.

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

2015/8/30 (SUN) - 9/13 (SUN)
Shinjuku Nomura Building
North Terrace
Tokyo

In summer 2015, as part of Shinjuku Creators Festa 2015, Emmanuelle has simultaneously revealed two "100 colors" installations in both indoor and outdoor venues.

Along the road with busy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, the 6th "100 colors" installation located in the foot of the high-rise building exhibited long and thin 100 colors that move gently in the wind. Each color was specially dyed to produce 100 colors of the original. The installation pause the passerby, became the place that one take a break while gazing at the colors overlapping with the sky. 

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013, which forms space using 100 shades of colors. Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo when she first visited in 1995. She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them.

In "100 colors", Colors are explored in various forms depending on the environment, to maximize the beauty of colors. 100 colors entering the body with a glance triggers a physical response to engage with the sensation of colors. The installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

May 25, 2015
Zojoji Temple
Tokyo

Italian Premium Lifestyle Brand FURLA held a presentation of the 2015-2016 fall and winter collection at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, where Emmanuelle designed the venue with an installation to give colors to the new collection.

With a theme "Explosion of Joy", the installation named "dance" is a colorful mobiles dancing endlessly in the air, expressing the world or FURLA that is continuously evolving towards the future while preserving its tradition and working on innovation. The installation is composed of circles in 100 colors and letters of "FURLA", forming a gradation of colors as they dance in the air. The latest collections of bag and shoes are displayed on the suspended polished round tables to reflect the feeling of floating in the space. The lounge gives another perspective of the installation, being closer to colors and gaze absently into the colors in motion.

Dancing circles were inspired from a term from Zen Buddhism, Ichigo-Ichie – which means, "treasure every encounter, for it will never recur".　

The installation showed many expressions, added colors to the special moments of the day. 

March 19 - April 21, 2015
Great Hall College of Fine Arts
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh (US) 

In Spring 2015, as part of art festival organized by College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh USA, the fifth "100 colors" installation was revealed outside Japan for the first time. The condensed colors are layered with the heritage decor of the building, which appear like a floating piece of colorful sculpture. 

About the "100 colors" series
"100 colors" is an installation series began in 2013 from a thought to let people experience and feel the overflowing effect of colors with their senses, by expressing the beauty of colors to the maximum.
The installation creates space using 100 shades of colors in various forms and materials, "layering" colors to an existing context.
Through the installation, Emmanuelle wishes to give emotions through colors as she felt from seeing overflowing "colors" in Tokyo back in 1995.
She also wishes to give opportunities for people to see, touch and feel colors with their senses to become more conscious of colors that exist around them. "100 colors" installation series will continue to travel around the world.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "
emmanuelle moureaux　(September, 2013)

TOKYO DESIGNERS WEEK 2014

Wearing 100 colors – it is an experimental approach to experience the sensation of color. The elegant silhouette of mino brings a refreshing breeze to the city.

“Mino” is a traditional Japanese straw rain-cape, made by bundles of weaved straw strands, having multiple layers to provide protection and warmth from the harsh climate. “Layers” as an inspiration, Emmanuelle has employed long and thin delicate strands of papers in 100 shades of colors to create mino in two different forms. The presence of mino gives colors in the scene, as the surface strands gently lift up in the air. Colors are layered precisely in unique order, having 30 layers in every bundle. With motion, colors sitting behind are unveiled as the surface layers gently float up in the air, revealing 100 colors instantaneously. Women’s mino uses 3450 strands of colored papers each sliced into 5mm wide to express softness and daintiness through the graceful movement. Men’s mino employs 1140 strands of 20mm wide papers assembled together to express the sense of oneness and boldness within the delicate texture of papers. Shoulder bag uses 5mm wide strands that flutter gently in the wind, faintly showing 100 colors.

Wearing mino, the colorful and airy lines flow pleasantly, leaving traces of colorful wind in our ordinary cityscape. 

Shinjuku Creators Festa 2014
Tokyo

As a first outdoor installation, Emmanuelle has transformed the space in Shinjuku Central Park in Tokyo using full spectrum of floating colors. Having high rise buildings in the background, the 100 colored strands dance in the breeze, as if they are breathing in and out, creating a dynamic motion. This is the 2nd exhibition of the '100 colors' series, which she plans to exhibit in different cities around the world.

In 2013, the first '100 colors' installed specially selected papers to create a floating volume of colors. For this year, textile was chosen as a medium to catch the breeze seaming through the skyscrapers of Shinjuku. The dye compounds were carefully blended to create the unique 100 colors formula, and 1875 strands of textile were hand-dyed one by one. 100 colors are floating and swaying in the wind, coloring the breeze travelling in the city, casting gentle shadows in the summer days of Tokyo. Colors are layered with the high rise buildings, creating an extraordinary scene, attracting eyes of people walking by. Floating colors in the sky of Shinjuku is a breathtaking installation that has given people a little moment to stop by, away from the busy reality. 

2014 August - October
Global art installation in Tokyo, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Berlin, London and Paris

concept : thin thin thin

2014 fall - emmanuelle has created an installation for the launch of UNIQLO's autumn item, "extra fine merino". Beginning from Ginza flagship store then to other global flagship stores, such as Fifth Avenue NY, 311 Oxford Street London, and Paris Opera, it is a simultaneous global art installation in 6 countries to celebrate the beginning of autumn season.

Thin and long colorful threads, representing strands of merino yarn are made into three dimensional volumes that intersect inside the windows with mannequins positioned in between. The installation has started at Ginza flagship store, on the facade and the glass case. Inside the store, the main glass case uses 2,420 threads in 60 shades of colors to create volumes, radiating from the floor to the ceiling. The long thin lines cross and intersect three dimensionally, and the expressions of layered threads change as the view keep shifting. On the facade is a graphic interpretation of the thin merino yarn layered with white graphic lines on the front glass, intended to give depth to the window.

2014 March- April
Global art installation in 8 countries 26 cities 51 stores

concept : colorful wind

2014 spring - emmanuelle has created an installation for the launch of UNIQLO's spring item, "LINEN". Linen's breathable and cool feelings, its soft and supple texture, were expressed in the installation as the colorful and refreshing spring breeze.

The paper strands in 100 shades of colors are floating and swaying above the mannequins, giving the feel of standing in the spring breeze. The gentle swaying motion of the floating volume of colors is expressing the beginning of new season on the colorful wind.
Beginning from Ginza flagship store then to other flagship stores, like Fifth Avenue NY and 311 Oxford Street London, it is a simultaneous 26 global cities art installation in 8 countries (51 stores).
The installation started at Ginza flagship store, Tokyo on its facade and the glass case. The main glass case uses approximately 2,400 strands of 4.7m long colored paper in 100 shades. For the facade, 100 shades of square paper fill up the 7m high board, where colors seem to float up into the air.

AMBIENTE 2014
Frankfurt (Germany)

As part of the "manufacture x designer" project organized by the general incorporated association Japan Creative, "awa", which means "foam" in Japanese, was unveiled at Ambiente 2014, held in Frankfurt, Germany. The "awa" was created through collaboration with SANYO, which processes and sells synthetic resins products, including soft PVC.
Emmanuelle saw the faint transparency and the soft gesture of PVC as "foam" that gently wraps air and slowly changes shape with calm movement, which she developed into a motif for the new design.
To express the delicate appearance of the foam, Emmanuelle focused on the beauty of the cross sectional view of 0.15mm thick soft PVC, rather than the surface that is normally shown in general use. The PVC is cut into 10mm wide tape, forming a module with a series of pentagonal foam patterns. The total of 182 modules in 14 shades of colors are assembled and woven together, which float in the space. The foam modules float in the air like the soap bubbles shinning in rainbow colors, creating beautiful scenery as the foam gently moves and colors overlap. The unprecedented expression of faint and subtle spatial element has brought out the fundamental appeal and new possibility of soft PVC.

ANY TOKYO 2013

Coca-Cola has updated its classic icon - the Heritage Glass - the modern interpretation of a Coca-Cola glass, designed by innovative designer Thomas Meyerhoffer. After the new release at Colette, the famous boutique in Paris, Coca-Cola has released its new icon in Tokyo, together with an art installation by Emmanuelle Moureaux.

The installation "sparkling bubbles" uses 800 acrylic transparent spheres bringing the experience of the bubbles and sparkles of freshly poured Coca-cola. Small air bubbles are locked inside in each sphere, which appears as if the bubbles are floating in the air.
These spheres are dyed in delicate shades of 34 different colors chosen specially for this installation.
The reflection of lights and the layers of colors create a spellbinding moment, capturing the magic of the drink. The installation changes its expression seeing from different angles, which is the interpretation of the personal emotions from drinking Coca-Cola. 

Shinjuku Creators Festa 2013
Tokyo

As part of Shinjuku Creators Festa 2013, run by Shinjuku City council, Emmanuelle has created a space using full spectrum of colors.

"When I first arrived in Tokyo,
I was fully fascinated by the colors overflowing on the street.
In that very moment, my mind decided to move to Japan.
Overwhelming number of store signs, flying electrical cables, and flashes of blue sky framed by various volumes of buildings, created three dimensional 'layers' in the city.
The flood of various colors pervaded the street built up a complex depth and intensity in the space. These indelible experiences of colors and layers in Tokyo were the inspiration and essence of my design concept of shikiri, which means dividing (creating) space with colors.
Valuing the emotion inspired from Tokyo, in the 10th anniversary year of my studio, I want to show the beauty of colors to the fullest extent.
I also wish to share the feeling of being surrounded by overflowing colors by
exhibiting 100 colors, here in the middle of Tokyo.
Please come and find your favorite color. "

2013
Shibuya Hikarie
Tokyo

2013
Ginza POLA THE BEAUTY
Tokyo

This project "puzzle building" takes inspiration from skyscrapers. The pleasant rhythm composed of the colors and space will lighten the passerby's hearts.

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2012

"toki" (which means "time" in Japanese) project  investigates the universal element of time, expressed through the work composed of an array of sticks presented in various hues.
Each stick moves in circular motion through the implementation of magnets, which is an abstract representation of time.

2012
Shinjuku Isetan & Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Department stores
Tokyo

Issey Miyake commissioned Emmanuelle to handle the set design and art direction for their event, Bloom Bloom Bloom.
Inspired by spring flowers in bloom and Issey Miyake's newest incarnation, this event was held in conjunction with the launch of Bloom Skin, Yoshiyuki Miyamae's first collection since joining the branch as their new designer. The event took place at both Isetan's Shinjuku branch and Mitsukoshi's flagship store in Nihonbashi.
These "stick flowers", with their straight lines and contours, were conceived as a contrast to the translucent designs of the soft, flowing pieces in this collection. Each measuring 1.4m across, these vibrant and colorful flowers were deployed as both three-dimensional sculptural pieces and two-dimensional graphic motifs, giving the overall impression of a stage "in bloom".
Stick Flower represents an extension of sticks, a series of display windows produced for Issey Miyake's three Aoyama outlets in 2010, as well as toge, an installation that was exhibited at DesignTide Tokyo in 2011.
For Bloom Bloom Bloom, Issey Miyake also commissioned us to design logos and outdoor signs for the department store. The Stick Flower motifs were also used in a series of limited edition T-shirts and package designs for accessories and products.

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2011
Prismic Gallery 2012

"Sharp-pointed thorns.
It is a manifestation of its aggressiveness that it will not let others come near,
And a manifestation of its own weakness.
Aggressiveness and Weakness
When wrapped around in the two conflicting senses,
I feel like reaching out and touch the pain in spite of myself."

Toge (Japanese for thorn) is a modular product. Each "thorn" gives the viewer the impression of a sharp and stiff object, but these modules can in fact be freely combined to create a soft, pliable and standalone space. At DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2011, Emmanuelle arranged five hundred of these Toge modules in 15 different colors to form a wedding dress. This conceptual piece was an exercise in contradictory impressions and sensations - solid and stiff but soft and pliable, menacing yet gentle.

2010
ISSEY MIYAKE (women, men)
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE
Aoyama, Tokyo

concept : unbalanced balance

411 sticks connecting the two spaces
Their colors and shadows float and overlap,
creating a new space
with a new appearance.

Like flown away into space and floating there,
the sticks spread all around the space.
As if time stands still,
"a balance out of balance" is created.

The concept of sticks was inspired by a European children's game "MIKADO", which was often played before. The sticks randomly positioned as inspired by MIKADO create tensions and chance balances, which were designed to become tangible forms. It was designed to be structurally balanced in spite of its unbalanced appearance.

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2010
Prismic Gallery 2012

Beauty shown by plants in the natural world. Spreads of trees, colors of flowers, flows of leaf veins, linkages of cells. Everything is in a systematic harmony.
In eda, forms are determined according to the natural system. eda is assemblages of fine lines. Each line exists straight, and large complexities contain small simplicities.
Biological forms overlap rhythmically, link air with another and create new space orders.

Eda, meaning "branch" in Japanese, is a modular product that combines (interlocking to each other / you link to each other) to create spaces. For its 1st presentation at DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2010, emmanuelle designed an installation consisted of 2000 eda, suspending 900 colored one and creating a free-standing structure on the floor with 1100 white one.

2 installations for Sincol, a manufacturer of interior design materials and accessories, for the Textile Trade Fair in Tokyo.

2009
Using wallpaper, carpets, leather products, curtains and textiles manufactured by the company, Emmanuelle created a product sample showcase that consisted of a sprawling, colorful shikiri folding screen that encircled the exhibition space, with a colored bench measuring 8 meters in length installed in the center.
The 'shikiri' folding screen featured a striking contrast between the vividly colored gradations of panels measuring 3.6m high and 12m wide, and a second series of panels finished in white, brown and black hues also measuring 3.6m in height.
Visitors were treated to a range of 6 colored jellies while seated on colored benches - a delightful complementary experience to this color-themed exhibition.

2010
Bamboo forest
Melange of colors-- overlaying, interweaving
Overlaying fine lines
Interweaving brilliant colors
As if walking through a bamboo forest of rainbows
Your scenery rhythmically transforms
into a kaleidoscope of colors

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2009
Prismic Gallery 2012

56 slender colored acrylic sticks, embedded randomly into a piece of transparent acrylic, create a beautiful landscape, reminiscent of a colorful shibafu or lawn. The sticks support a transparent acrylic panel, while refracting and reflecting light as if they were soaking under water. They appear and disappear, and even seem to bend at times. These beautiful illusions and colors create a low table with infinite expressions.

2009
CS Design Center
Tokyo 

CS Design Center displays as many as 1100 colors. This exhibition focuses on one color - yellow, red, green, blue or black - at a time. Every month, the space is designed with a different color, changing hues like a kaleidoscope: a rediscovery of colors that ordinarily pass unnoticed in everyday life. The exhibition space changed every month over a period of five months.

100% design TOKYO 2007
100% design LONDON 2008
DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2008
Prismic Gallery 2012

concept : unbalanced balance

Exhibited during the 100% Design Tokyo 2007 show to finally realize a long-thought of idea, the inspiration for "stick chair" came from "Mikado", a pick-up sticks game which originated in Europe. A total of 7 round wooden sticks (φ18) placed obliquely support the heavy piece of acrylic creating the perfect balance. The structural balance has been pushed to the limits and although it looks unbalanced, this architecture like structure was developed after many attempts to achieve an "unbalanced balance". Due to its beautiful refraction effects the sticks appear as if they are soaked underwater.