Gigantic curtained screens titled "Kyo no Shikishi Yonrensaku," or four sequential artworks of Kyoto's four seasons, made using Kyo Kanoko Koshibori tie-dying techniques, are on public display at Kyoto Shibori Kogeikan, Oike Minami-sagaru, Aburanokoji-dori, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. Depicting the four seasons in Kyoto, the colorful, tie-dyed artworks envelop the hall's four walls, fascinating visitors.

These four screens are the main features of the exhibition titled "The 22nd Kyoto Shibori Fair 2010,"and each measures approximately 2.5-3.0 meters in height and 6.5 meters in width. "Kyoto Koei Kai," composed of forty Shibori tie-dye craftspeople, took eight years to create the artwork.

The four sequential artworks' motifs include Maruyama Park's "Shidarezakura," or weeping cherry trees, in spring, "Gozan Okuribi" bonfires in summer, illumination events of Higashiyama's temples and colored leaves in autumn, and winter plums at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in winter. All are voluminous works, depicting night scenes which include moonlight, and the screens distinctive, uneven texture provides a realistic sensation. The exhibition will continue until December 23. There is a 500 yen admission fee.