Earth, Air, Fire & Water : The Four Elements in Japanese Arts
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Ōsumi Yukie, Silver Vase Araiso (Rough Shore), 2020
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Ōsumi Yukie, Silver Vase Kaikei (Seascape) , 2019
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Ōsumi Yukie, Silver Vase Bakufu (Waterfall), 2011
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Ōsumi Yukie, Silver Plate Bogetsu (Full Moon), 1994
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Tamagawa Norio , Mokume-gane Vase 074, 2000
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Taguchi Toshichika, Hammered “Oborogin” Flower Container, 2006
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Nakagawa Mamoru, Vase Hayashi (Trees) , 2019
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Nakagawa Mamoru, Vase (Calm Sea) , 2016
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Okuyama Hoseki, Flower Vase “Dew Grass”, 2003
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Hata Shunsai III, Fuji Tea Kettle with Line Patterns, 2016
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Katsura Morihito, Silver Incense Burner, 1984
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Uozumi Iraku III, Sahari Flower Vase , 2019
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Sako Ryuhei, Mokume-gane Tea Container 01 , 2020
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Sako Ryuhei, Mokume-gane Tea Container 02, 2020
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Sako Ryuhei, Mokume-gane Vase, 2013
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Sako Ryuhei, Mokume-gane Vase, 2012
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Iede Takahiro, Vessel Ritsu (Rhythm), 2019
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Iede Takahiro, Container Kotodama (The Spirit of Language), 2018
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Iede Takahiro, Nakatsugi Kodo (Beat), 2017
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Iede Takahiro, Tea Container Yoake (Dawn), 2016
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Otsuki Masako , Silver Vase Kō (Sparkling Water), 2007
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Otsuki Masako , Silver Box with Fern Patterns, 2016
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Miyata Ryohei, Incense Burner “Springen", 2016
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Hannya Tamotsu, Fukiwake Flower Vase (No. 508), 2006
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Tanaka Terukazu, Stripe Patterned Box, 1997
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Tanaka Terukazu, Hammered Box – AKENO, 2006
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Tanaka Terukazu, Box "Crossed Pattern", 2009
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Tanaka Terukazu, Stripe Patterned Box in Red and Black , 2009
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Oshiyama Motoko, Kakuhanmon Vase “Koin” (Time) , 2019
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Oshiyama Motoko, Vase “Fūmai (Wind Dance), 2015
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Oshiyama Motoko, Kakuhanmon Vase “Sazare Gumo” (Little Clouds), 2017
Onishi Gallery is proud to present The Four Elements in Japanese Arts: Earth, Air, Fire and Water – a stunning exhibition that showcases the technical mastery of Contemporary Japanese metalwork artists. For generations upon generations, Japanese people have appreciated and incorporated natural elements into their everyday lives. They have adorned the interiors of their homes with natural forms, designed spaces that capture the natural world in the frame of a garden, decorated art objects with subjects found in the wild, and penned haiku poetry about details of the natural environment. In this landmark exhibition, featured artists draw upon the four central elements of earth, air, fire, and water in metalwork creations to communicate core themes and creative visions that ground Japanese art and life.
Featured artists in the exhibition include Living National Treasures Ōsumi Yukie, Nakagawa Mamoru, Tamagawa Norio, Uozumi Iraku III, Katsura Morihito as well as master artists Miyata Ryohei, Hata Shunsai III, Hannya Tamotsu, Otsuki Masako, Oshiyama Motoko and Sako Ryuhei.