Shogo Hirata (b. 1986, Kyoto, Japan) is a textile artist specializing in cellulose fibers, exploring the intersections of tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Drawing inspiration from traditional textile crafts and analog techniques such as photograms, Shogo’s practice is rooted in a deep engagement with materiality and process. His work merges experimentation with meticulous craftsmanship, weaving diverse techniques, materials, and cultural influences into cohesive, thought-provoking creations.
Through paper, textiles, and natural dyeing, Shogo crafts encounters where aesthetics and functionality coexist, fostering connections between history, contemporary practice, and community. His work has been exhibited extensively in Sweden and Japan, reflecting his role as an artistic bridge between the two cultures. In recent years, he has expanded his practice to include scenographic work for dance installations, further exploring the dynamic relationships between art forms.
Born and raised in Kyoto, Shogo relocated to Gothenburg in 2014 and later moved to a rural village in Hälsingland, Sweden. This shift has allowed him to deepen his connection to nature and work on larger-scale projects in harmony with his surroundings.
Contact
+46 723 19 1986
shogo@shogohirata.com
Photos/films with credits mentioned are taken by the talented photographers/ videographers, and all the rest is taken by me.
All material on this site is copyrighted.© Shogo Hirata 2021
2025 Apr (Upcoming)
Solo exhibition at Galleri Résistance, Gothenburg
2022 Dec
Duo exhibition “Sira Kura” with Chiharu Ohgomori at Studio Tina Hellberg, Stockholm
2022 Sep-Oct
Solo exhibition “Shadow / Light” at Galleri Konstepidemin, Gothenburg
2021 May
Solo exhibition “Kasure” at Frölunda Kulturhus utställningshallen, Gothenburg
2021 Feb
Duo exhibition “Cyanotypier av Shogo Hirata och Jonatan Sahlin” at Rum för Papper, Gothenburg
2019 Mar
Solo exhibition “Kami Kasuri” at Rum för Papper, Gothenburg
2018 Nov
“Intertradition phage.2” at Unaginonedoko, Fukuoka
2018 Oct
“Intertradition phage.2” at Fiberspace Gallery, Stockholm
2018 May-Jun
“Intertradition phase.1” at Asita Room & MUJI GrandFront Osaka, Osaka
2018 Apr
“Intertradition phase.1” at Capellagården, Öland
2017 Mar
Solo exhibition ¨Arbetskläder och klädeskulptur¨ at Sintra, Gothenburg
2016 Feb
Solo exhibition ¨Shiten¨ at Asita Room in Asitanosikaku, Osaka
2024 May
Group exhibition “Tre utställningar #9” at 3:e Våningen, Gothenburg
2024 Apr
Costume: Dance installation ”Sukumitate” by Takuya Fujisawa at aliasTEATERN, Stockholm
2024 Mar
Costume: Dance installation ”Sukumitate” by Takuya Fujisawa at Regionteater Väst, Borås
2023 Nov
Scenography & costume: “Golden Thread and Broken Pot” premiere at Kulturhuset Bergsjön
2023 Feb
Scenography & costume: “Golden Thread and Broken Pot” at Februaridans in 3:e Våningen, Gothenburg
2022 Sep
Scenography & costume: Residence program “Golden Thread and Broken Pot” at Danscentrum Väst, Gothenburg
2022 Jul
Scenography: Dance installation “I rummet.3” by Takuya Fujisawa at Tjarnarbíó in Reykjavík Fringe Festival, Island
2022 Apr
Scenography: Dance premiere ”Gnugga” by Takuya Fujisawa at Alias Teatern, Stockholm
2022 Mar
Scenography: Dance premiere ”Gnugga” by Takuya Fujisawa at Folkteatern, Gothenburg
2021 Sep
Group exhibition “GIBCA Extended – Comforting the Machine” at 3:e Våningen, Gothenburg
2021 Sep
Scenography: Dance installation “I rummet” by Takuya Fujisawa at Esperantoscenen, Gothenburg
2021 Aug
Scenography: Residence program “It’s (A)live” with choreographer Takuya Fujisawa at Galleri54, Gothenburg
2021 Apr
Group exhibition “Hang In There” by DOTDOTDOT at Handarbetets Vänner, Stockholm
2020 Dec
Group exhibition at Fiberspace, Stockholm
2018 Nov
“KURUME KASURI: Tying traditions across the sea” Group exhibition at MUJI CanalCityHakata, Fukuoka
2018 Feb
4 pages article about “Intertradition” in Vävmagasinet 2018 Nr1
2012-2014
Textile, Capellagården, Öland, Sweden
2010
Art Director/Graphic designer Professional Training Course of Sendenkaigi, Osaka, Japan
2007-2008
Graphic design course, Vantan Career School, Osaka, Japan
2005-2008
BA science and engineering, Ryukoku University, Shiga, Japan
2024
Guest teacher in Cyanotype course, textile Capellagården
2020, 2022
2 weeks summer course ”Kasuri weaving and natural dyeing”, Capellagården
2018
Guest teacher in Kasuri weaving and indigo dyeing course, textile Capellagården
2014-
Freelancer as a textile artist
2014-2015
Internship as a fashion designer, Göteborg
2010-
Freelancer as an Art director / Graphic Designer
2008-2012
Art director/ Graphic Designer at YARAKASUKAN Co,.Ltd, Osaka, japan
2024
Internationellt utbyte och resebidrag inom bild och form från Konstnärsnämnden
Projektbidrag till projekt ”Shiki-folkligapigment” från Konstnärsnämnden
2023
Ateljéstöd 2022 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd (ettårig)2022
Helge Ax:son Johnsons stiftelse, Bidrag till konstnärligt utvecklingsarbete inom textilkonst
Göteborgs Stads Kulturstipendier
2022
Konstnärsnämnden – Ettårigt arbetsstipendium – Bild och Form
2021
3/21 Mobility Funding från Nordic Culture Point
Ateljéstöd 2021 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd (ettårig)
Återstart 2021-tillfälligt kulturstipendium från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd
Projektstöd PRONTO 2021 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd
2020
Tillfälligt stipendium 2020 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd
Tillfällig hyressubvention 2020 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd
2019
Konstnärsnämnden – Ettårigt arbetsstipendium – Bild och Form
2018
Ateljéstöd 2018-2020 från Göteborgs Stads kulturnämnd (treåriga)
2017
Konstnärsnämnden – Projektbidrag ”projekt Intertradition”
Scandinavia Japan Sasakawa Foundation
Carl & Siv Malmstens Minne
2016
Estrid Ericson stiftelse
