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Sei (Awakening) II – Memories in Clay by Ken Mihara

May 12, 2022 at 11:00am ~ May 28, 2022 at 6:00pm

A Lighthouse called Kanata, a contemporary art gallery in Nishi-Azabu, will hold the exhibition “Sei (Awakening) II – Memories in Clay by Ken Mihara” from May 12th to 28th. This exhibition features the second collection of works in Mihara’s latest series – The “Sei (Awakening)”.
With 15 new pieces by Mihara, this exhibition further exemplifies the artist’s diverse compositions and hues.

About the artist Ken Mihara

Pristine forests, rugged ravines, gentle rivers and quiet mountains. Such are the landscapes that artist Ken Mihara witnessed as a child, growing up in the majestic scenery of Izumo in Western Japan. With natural surroundings of great beauty, steeped in the mysticism of ancient Shinto lore, Mihara’s solemn stoneware are borne and influenced from deeply idyllic environs. However, his works are far more than odes to nature. They are, above all, a window into the artist’s soul, and are monuments of self-expression that capture and convey the Ken Mihara of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. With acquisitions by over 40 leading institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museums, Mihara’s unglazed, multi-fired works have captivated a global audience, propelling the artist to become one of the premier artists within contemporary Japanese ceramics. Without question, it is Mihara who is emblematic of the Kanata aesthetic, and we are proud to have represented him for over 25 years. This exhibition marks the 15th exhibition held by Ken Mihara at A Lighthouse called Kanata (formerly Yufuku Gallery).

Dates:
May 12th to 28th 11:00am to 6:00pm

Artist present:
May 12th to 14th

Venue:
A Lighthouse called Kanata
Kasumicho Terrace 6F,
3-24-20 Nishi-Azabu,
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 106-0031
Tel: 03-5411-2900
Approx. 10 minute walk from Roppongi, Nogizaka, and Hiroo stations, on the corner of Nishi-Azabu Crossing between Roppongi Avenue and Gaien-Higashi Avenue.
From Shibuya station (East exit, no.51) take the Toei Bus RH01 Line or TO-01 Line and get off at Nishi-Azabu bus stop.
Kanata is located on the 6^th floor of a tall green/white building located on the southeast corner of Nishi-Azabu Crossing. Google MAP S