We are pleased to present a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Atsushi Ogata, who continues his work in Uda, Nara Prefecture. This marks his first show at our gallery in two years.
Ogata's vessels embody the inherent power of nature, drawn into the clay and revealed through fire.
Within the framework of functional tableware, a quiet dialogue with the material unfolds—each piece bearing a distinct presence shaped by this exchange.
In addition to his well-known works with dynamic, textured surfaces such as brush-marked forms, this exhibition will feature a selection of serene kohiki pieces.
The tension held within the firing process leaves a sense of stillness—an open space that gently stirs something within the viewer.
We invite you to experience these works firsthand.
We are pleased to present a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Sumire Akita, who lives and works in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.
Akita studied under Karatsu potter Masahiro Takehana for three years before establishing her own practice. She digs her own clay, paints familiar plants onto her forms, and fires her works in a wood-burning kiln she built herself.
Her pieces gently reflect the natural beauty of Karatsu and the generous spirit often found in old Karatsu ware, reinterpreted through her own unique perspective.
Delicate yet strong brushwork, soft contours, and a quiet presence with an inner core—these qualities come together to form works that we invite you to experience in person.