About Musuhi
This is a hub for peaceful gatherings of people who want to support and inspire each other, grow together in a positive way, by collaborating with various artists and creators, and by imagining and creating new activities through the collaboration of those who gather at any given time.
We thought it would be interesting to work with artists and creators from various fields, utilizing our abilities in the right places and sharing joyful and fun experiences. So, we created a hub where like-minded people can interact and work together.
I would be delighted if many places were created where ambitious individuals with diverse and wonderful visions could come together, uplift and influence each other, and ultimately unite the customers who gather there as a whole.
Musuhi Art Projects
community
What is
We hope this Art Projects community will serve as a hub where various challengers, including artists and creators who naturally feel a sense of kinship, as well as those involved in manufacturing and business, can gather. We would be delighted if everyone could freely and independently utilize this hub, come up with fun ideas and proposals, and generate wonderful events and projects. We hope that this will become a peaceful space where people of all ages, with a broad perspective and knowledge that "the stage is the whole world," can meet and interact in a positive way.
Concept
Our Philosophy
The word "musubu" (結ぶ) has various meanings besides "to tie something string-like," such as "to connect," "to create," and "to fasten." It is also used to mean "to form a relationship with someone" or "to make a pact," signifying the connection of relationships and hearts.
The roots of the word "musubi" (to connect/bond) can be traced back to ancient Japanese mythology, where it is said to be derived from the term "musubi" (産靈). "Musu" (産) means "to give birth," and "hi" (靈) means "the mystical workings of the mind." Overall, Musubi is interpreted as "the power of thoughts being generated through connection."
In ancient Japan, it was believed that even the knots in objects held a spirit. One can sense that our ancestors lived with a gentle heart, in harmony with all things.
"Musuhi," which connects "things" to create something new, is a "connection," and it brings together various things, giving rise to life and vitality.
This spirit is connected to Japan's "respect for craftsmanship" and is reflected in the development of the country's industrial technology.
Furthermore, the idea of "living with gratitude for all kinds of connections" embodies the spirit of our ancestors who "respected harmony with all things."
As a person born in this country, I hope that the spirit of "Musubi," which has been passed down from ancient myths to the present day, will be conveyed through various expressions and feelings, fostering joyful and warm connections.
Management team
Junko Hori
Junko Hori
Yasuko Hasegawa
Yasuko Hasegawa
Community
members
Taisei Yoshikoshi
千山ユキ
SUGEE
山隅理悠
長谷川泰子
Murasamean
AKI CHEN
Design Farm BAUM
Gallery Shili Tokyo
Miroku Kagura Association
和桜花
遠藤政子
Fusako Hiromachi
Supporters
K&M Holdings Co., Ltd.
Bank of Sakura Bali
Hiroaki Miyayama
Copperplate engraver and painter
Founder and former president of Printsaurus, the International Society for Printmaking
Hiroaki Miyayama Official Homepage
Miyuki Okawa
Copperprint artist and Painter
Former 2nd President of the Printsaurus, the International Society for Printmaking
Durago Erika
Shotoku Gakuen Junior & Senior High School, Assistant Headmaster, Director of Data Science Department
Stanford University Women in Data Science Ambassador 2024
We would like to introduce our sponsors.
Regarding member recruitment
●Projects community member (individual)
Basically, it consists of artists and creators who agree with the organization's philosophy.
- Share information and communicate freely in a members-only Instagram group.
- Mutual invitations for appearances and participation from event organizers to members
- Mutual recruitment of event volunteer staff (transportation, maintenance, reception, etc.)
・Special invitation to in-person meetups (irregularly scheduled) ⭐️Meetup planning proposals are also welcome
No membership fee
When participating in an event organized, co-organized, or produced by Musuhi, a percentage of any sales generated will be donated to Musuhi's maintenance costs.
The percentage will vary for each event.
Regarding events that have occurred in this community,
Any sales will be used for Musuhi maintenance costs.
We leave it up to those who wish to make a donation of their choice.
Also, please let us know if you would like to use the name and logo of Musuhi art projects as a sponsor.
There are many things we cannot achieve on our own when it comes to connecting people with each other and people with things. We are looking for supporters who can help us create things together in their respective areas of expertise.
We would greatly appreciate your help.
●Support details
⭐️Sponsored Supporters
(Starting from 10,000 yen per unit. No limit on the number of units.) [(Benefits) Introduction in the HP sponsor section & HP link]
・Special invitation to networking events hosted or co-hosted by Musuhi. Further details regarding other special benefits will be provided upon inquiry.
⭐️ We are always looking for people to provide supplies and volunteers for our events.
● Contact information
musuhiartprojects@gmail.com
● Donation destination for sponsored supporters: Please inquire.
I will provide you with the account number.
(Banking partner: Sumishin SBI Net Bank)
Supporters always welcome
Contact us
For any inquiries or questions , please send them through our contact form or email address below.
Email: musuhiartprojects@gmail.com
Instagram: @musuhi_artprojects