Yufu Shohaku, Agura (Relaxing at Home after Work), 2019, madake bamboo, bamboo branches, 19 x 25.5 x 25 in.

New Works by Yufu Shohaku
Closing Saturday, February 28, 2026
1601 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM

These are the final days to catch an exhibition of works by master Japanese bamboo artist Yufu Shohaku at TAI Modern before it closes February 28! This exhibition features the master bamboo artist’s latest works, highlighting his signature “dragon pattern” and deep ties to Japanese mythology and nature.

At over 80, Yufu remains one of bamboo art’s most commanding voices. Known for his bold, sculptural baskets made from bamboo branches, roots, and half-split bamboo, his pieces radiate energy, texture, and movement. Using freshly cut madake bamboo, Yufu crafts each work by hand, relying on years of expertise and intuition rather than measurements or sketches.

His intricate hexagonal plaiting and distinctive spirals, loops, and dragon motifs create dynamic, organic forms inspired by the natural world. As the artist explains, “When I make flower baskets, I always consider the size and balance of the baskets, as well as the type of flowers to be arranged in them. For me, baskets and flowers are inseparable, and I get my inspiration from natural forms such as the earth and cliffs. I try to give my works an organic look, as if they are a part of nature.”

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