One Hundred Days of Clouds

Artists Hunter Hackett and Anisi Baigude

The 39th Nagoya Foreign Artists Exhibition opens this week and runs from Tuesday, Oct. 29, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at The Nagoya International Center.

This much-anticipated annual event is a cornerstone of Nagoya's international art community. It brings together creatives from around the world who have made this city their home.

Among this year's featured artists are Anisi Baigude and Hunter Hackett, a husband-and-wife duo whose journey together began in a college art class over a decade ago.

While they will display their work individually at the exhibition, their booths will be side-by-side, symbolizing their shared creative endeavor, "One Hundred Days of Clouds."

This ongoing project captures ethereal cloudscapes from their travels. It is a labor of love that they plan to publish as an art book and travelogue that invites readers to experience the beauty of the skies through their eyes.

Anisi Baigude

Capturing Childhood and the Sky

Originally from Inner Mongolia, China, Anisi Baigude is an accomplished illustrator known for works like BORN NAUGHTY: My Childhood in China and Odi's Library Day.

Her journey through Inner Mongolia, Japan, Massachusetts, and California has shaped her artistic perspective, and this year, her work on "One Hundred Days of Clouds" reflects a blend of these influences.

Created entirely in Japan, Anisi's pieces capture scenes from Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, and Nagoya with rich, oil-pastel artistry. You can find more of Anisi's artwork on Instagram and her website.

Hunter Hackett

Turning Clouds into Stories

Describing himself as a creator of "fun story-ism-izations," Hunter Hackett combines storytelling with his art.

He authored Odi's Library Day, the first children's book published by the San Diego Public Library, illustrated by Anisi.

This year, as part of his "One Hundred Days of Clouds" project, he is sending original cloud-inspired artwork to his Patreon supporters as birthday gifts, infusing his pieces with gratitude for their support.

Like Anisi's work, Hunter created his art entirely in Japan. In oil pastels, he captures the transient yet tumultuous beauty of cloudscapes. His work can be explored on Patreon and  Instagram.

Visit the Exhibition

The Nagoya Foreign Artists Exhibition
Dates: Oct. 29 to Nov. 3
Times: 10:00 to 18:00

Please note that the exhibition closes at 16:30 on the final day.

Nagoya International Center
4th Floor, Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, and 3.
Admission: Free.
Website

More information
For more information, email the Central Japan International Society at nagoyafae@hotmail.com

Access

The Nagoya International Center is a short walk or one stop on the Sakuradori Line from Nagoya Station to Kokusai Center Station. Use Exit 2 for easy access.

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