The Takeda Hiroko Solo Exhibition “Into the forest” was held at Gallery Concept 21 in Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. A total of 23 works were presented in the exhibition under the themes of “material and its language” and “the relationship with space.” The works encompassed a combination of diverse materials used in Nihonga (Japanese) painting, includin g washi paper and dyes, natural mineral pigments, and gold and silver leaf. To coincide with the exhibition, an art book providing an overview of Takeda’s works to date was produced and distributed, as well as an exhibition catalogue with critical commentary.