Modern Japanese Exhibition 25' - Kenichi Sasakawa & Yoko Ichikawa

Our 6th consecutive annual event, Modern Japanese Exhibition 25’ starting from 20th November, welcoming two amazing Japanese artists coming from Japan to showcase their exquisite works. Please come and join to meet the artists in next Thursday night! Only one day to get a chance to meet the artists in Aotearoa. 

Greeting:
Recently, We have been drawn to highly sensory craft, works that captivate not only through technical mastery and visual precision, but also through their profound connection to the roots of traditional practice, knowledge accumulated over time and lived experience.

This year, we are honoured to present two exceptional artists whose work exemplifies this union of tradition and contemporary vision: Kenichi Sasakawa (glass sculpture) @k.sasakawa.glass and Yoko Ichikawa (leather and urushi (lacquer)) @yok_ichikawa . Both have devoted years to honing their craft, achieving a harmonious balance between meticulous skill and modern expression. Their long careers reflect deep respect for their materials and the rigorous demands of life as dedicated artists, while embracing the unique pleasures of creation.

Their works also reveal subtle playfulness moments that invite the viewer to pause, to reflect, and to engage. These phenomena of gaze and stillness are essential and what we enjoy in craft and art in general, offering a tangible sense of time, space, and human presence in the act of making.

We warmly invite you to experience these exquisite works from Japan. Both artists will be present for the opening in Aotearoa New Zealand, a rare opportunity to celebrate their achievements and connect with them in person.

Yuka O’Shannessy
Director: Public Record

Modern Japanese Crafts 25’ (MJC25’)
20 Nov - 7th Dec
Supported by @gallery_crossing Presented by @public_record_

Haere mai / All welcome