Tokuda Yasokichi III (1933-2009), Living National Treasure, Flower Vase, 2005, Porcelain with vivid colored glaze (yôsai), h. 10 1/2 x dia. 5 1/4 in. (26.7 x 14.6 cm)

The Four Elements in Japanese Arts: Earth, Air, Fire and Water
April 5 – May 12, 2023

Hours: Wed & Fri: 1-5pm

Onishi Gallery is proud to present The Four Elements in Japanese Arts: Earth, Air, Fire and Water – a stunning exhibition that showcases the technical mastery of Contemporary Japanese Ceramic artists. For generations, Japanese people have appreciated and incorporated natural elements into their everyday lives. They have adorned the interiors of their homes with natural forms, designed spaces that capture the natural world in the frame of a garden, decorated art objects with subjects found in the wild, and penned haiku poetry about details of the natural environment. In this landmark exhibition, featured artists draw upon the four central elements of earth, air, fire, and water in porcelain creations to communicate core themes and creative visions that ground Japanese art and life.