Tuesday, July 14 6PM to 8PM
Onishi Gallery
521 W. 26th Street, New York City
Onishi Gallery is pleased to present Kogei Arts from Ibaraki, the fourth exhibition in the gallery’s cross-cultural series, My Japanese Discoveries. Offering a unique introduction to the rich artistic traditions of lesser-known Japanese prefectures, this series focuses on artists who interpret these traditions in exciting and innovative new ways.
Located in the Kanto region and just north of Tokyo, Ibaraki prefecture has long been regarded as a place of abundance. In particular, the city of Kasama, which began as a castle town and rest area for travelers, has evolved into a modern city known for its thriving tourism industry, stone quarrying, rice production, and precious traditional ceramics. Prior to World War II, Kasama produced a wide range of general household ceramic goods, but the increased availability of plastic containers after the war made traditional Kasama ware containers obsolete. Today, local artists have revived the craft, and produce not only traditional pieces, but also new and more decorative works of art.
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