Sneak Peak! Hanako Nakazato Exhibition 11/15-18

 

Hanako Nakazato Exhibition
- Occasions -
November 15th Fri. – 18th Mon.
Opening Reception TOMORROW 6pm-8pm

Sara Japanese Pottery will present an exhibition of new work by ceramic artist Hanako Nakazato. This exhibition will feature unique pieces that bring a new sensibility to the traditional Japanese elements of tea ceremony, sake appreciation, flower arranging, and fine dining. 

The exhibition will feature works made at both of Nakazato’ studios, in Maine and Japan.

Please join us for our Opening Reception TOMORROW 6pm-8pm featuring Sake Tasting presented by NAGAI SHUZO featuring their sake MIZUBASHO.

* Open Hour *

November 15th, Fri.  10am - 8 pm

Opening Reception & Sake Tasting 6pm - 8pm

November 16th, Sat. 12pm - 6 pm

November 17th, Sun. 12pm - 6pm

November 18th, Mon. 10 am - 6 pm

 

HanakoNakazato comes from a family of potters in Japan stretching back 14 generations.  Both her technique and philosophy as a studio potter are grounded in the ceramic traditions of her home, Karatsu Japan. But her designs and surfaces are also highly influenced by years spent traveling and living in the West.

This special blend of origin and influence results in versatile functional tableware that works in a variety of settings from minimal and modern to traditional and rustic.  

HanakoNakazato moved to the US at age 16 to pursue her education. While in the US, she took a renewed interest in her cultural roots, especially the Japanese food culture, and she decided to return home to learn pottery from her father, Takashi Nakazato. Since her debut exhibition at Manyodo Gallery in Tokyo, in 2000, she has shown her work extensively in Japan and the US. In 2007, she established her studio monohanako in Karatsu, Japan. In 2010, she established another studio monohanakowest in Union, ME. She currently divides her time between Japan and the US.