Celebrating Asian Art

Fujinuma Noboru

August 18 – September 30, 2023

Renowned bamboo artist Fujinuma Norboru, Living National Treasure of Japan, is showing his signature body of work–his mysterious and alluring lacquered bamboo cylinders–during Asia Week Autumn 2023.

These cylinders are an ode to the organic form of the bamboo node itself, taking years from initial harvest to final piece. After a complex process of preparing the bamboo culm and layering urushi lacquer, Fujinuma sands away the upwards of 100 layers to reveal new compositions of color,  transforming the bamboo into beautifully rich and multihued sculptures in a variety of sizes and complexities.

Despite his many honors and accomplishments, Fujinuma says, “In terms of climbing the mountain, I have not yet reached the top… One by one, I would like to leave better pieces behind. I strongly hope to create even better works of art.”

To view the exhibition, click here.