Installation view, Color of Blue in KOGEI, Onishi Gallery

Championing contemporary Japanese artists who work in a range of media, including ceramics, metalwork, lacquer, glass, sculpture and painting, Onishi Gallery shines brightly in this week’s Gallery Spotlight.

Founded in 2005 by Nana Onishi, the gallery merges the past with the present through presentations of historically rich explorations of traditional art forms and ambitions experimentations in new formats. A mission from the very beginning has been introducing leading Japanese artists like “Living National Treasures” to international collectors and museums. Designated by the Japanese Government, this prestigious title is awarded to a select number of artists who have made significant contributions to preserving and advancing traditional Japanese arts and crafts. As such, Onishi Gallery’s captivating exhibitions and special projects build bridges between Japan and the United States, circulating art and artists in both countries.

Their current summer exhibit, Color of Blue in KOGEI, is a perfect example of how artists whose distinctive styles and diverse modes of expression are brought together through their experimental use of the color blue. Be sure to catch these mesmerizing pieces before the show closes next Wednesday on July 31st.

Onishi Gallery is also excited to announce that they will be moving to the Upper East Side after being in Chelsea for 20 years this Fall. Please stay tuned for further announcements on the new location and forthcoming exhibition during Autumn Asia Week New York!

To learn more about Color of Blue in KOGEI, click here.