Sunday, October 28, 2012

Get to Know the Artists from KAGA 2012

Thank you for coming to the opening reception of KAGA 2012 on Friday night.
We would like to introduce some of the beautiful items from the artists from KAGA 2012.
Please take a look at the great artworks.

The show will be on Oct. 28th, 29th and 30th.
Please come to see their great works!
Thank you.


 RURI TAKEUCHI
This porcelain square incense box has a small rabbit on top of the lid.  In Japan, the Rabbit is a symbol of the moon.  The Bamboo motif is outlined with delicate gold lines, and intertwined with Ume blossoms.  Both bamboo and ume are plants that symbolize festivities and celebration in Japan.


 TAKAHIRO YAMAMOTO
This is a flat sake dish made of celadon.  The artist also makes pottery for the royal family of Japan.  The scallop design around the edge of this piece is elegantly done by this highly skilled artist.


TAKAYUKI HARIYA
Makie is a traditional lacquer technique in Japan.  By implementing this technique onto mother-of-pearl, this artist has created a new tradition.  It is an oval brooch that can also be worn as a pendent.  A beautiful winter accessory, the snowflake motif in gold is one-of-a-kind.

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