Author - Angélique Chmielewski
Keisuke Iwata | Studio Visit
In the quaint fisherman town of Fukutsu, Japan, nestled along the shoreline of the Sea of Japan, we had the rare opportunity to visit the home studio of the celebrated ceramic artist…
Tobimatsu Toki | Studio Visit
As we eagerly anticipate the opening of Casting Light, the inaugural North American solo exhibition of Tobimatsu Toki at our gallery, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought us to this moment. Our encounter with founder Hirotaka Tobimatsu approximately a decade…
Dani Sujin Studio | Celebrating Friendship and Craftsmanship
In the realm of art and craftsmanship, there are rare moments where friendship, passion, and creativity intertwine to create something truly special. Our collaboration with ceramic artist Dani Sujin Lee is one such moment—a heartfelt celebration of talent, friendship and the…
Afterlife | Personal Reflections on Ryuji Mitani’s Tableware
Apart from our new temporary Annex location and the opportunity to showcase yet another beautiful collection of works by Ryuji Mitani, one of the most exciting parts of our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ was a special exhibit…
Crafts, and Then | Annex and Exhibition Recap
Our latest exhibition, ‘Crafts, and Then’ – An Exhibition of Art Works and Wood Tableware by Ryuji Mitani, was held at our temporary Annex Gallery at 24 2nd Avenue just a few weeks ago. It was a completely new space…
Gold Chawans | Exhibition Recap
Although this recap of the Gold Chawans exhibition we had earlier this year is long overdue, it is one we could not help but publish. As the old adage goes, it’s better late than never – especially when showcasing…
Starter Chair | Children’s Chair Exhibition Recap
We wanted to thank everyone who was a part of our Starter Chair exhibition, including all of the makers who showcased and visitors who attended. We had 25 child-sized chairs on display…
Michiko Iwata | Studio Visit
We have represented the works of the Iwatas for a while but have waited too long to formally introduce them! Above is Michiko Iwata and Keisuke Iwata – an artist couple who live by the sea…
1981-2021 | Ryuji Mitani Exhibition Recap
This was such a special exhibition for us. It was our first public one in almost two years since the pandemic hit. Made even more memorable because it was a celebration of when Ryuji Mitani started…
New Logo and Branding
We are excited to announce that we have a new logo and branding! Some of you who have seen our growth from the start might think that the logo looks familiar…