Hagino Noriko (b. 1949), Hagiawase Bowl, 2019, gold, silver and shakudo, 6 ¼ × 14 ¼ × 14 ¼ in (16 × 36.5 × 36.5 cm)

Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan
Closing Friday, February 27, 2026
16 East 79th Street, NYC

Be sure to catch Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan, at Onishi Gallery before it closes on February 27!

Featuring Osumi Yukie, Oshiyama Motoko, and Hagino Noriko, the exhibition showcases masterful works in gold, silver, platinum, copper, lead, and distinctive Japanese alloys. Through techniques such as casting, chiseling, and hammering, these artists unite individual expression and time-honored craftsmanship.

Working within the tradition of kogei—a field historically dominated by men due to its physical demands and ties to samurai culture—these remarkable artists have forged their own paths and redefined the medium. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience their extraordinary metalwork creations firsthand.

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