Past Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition by Kotaro Hachinohe
November 7th - 27th
Opening reception: November 7th 5pm-7pm
Kotaro Hachinohe will show his calligraphy and Buddha collections.
November 7th - 27th
Opening reception: November 7th 5pm-7pm
Kotaro Hachinohe will show his calligraphy and Buddha collections.
Art exhibition by Japanese artists in New York City
Hiromitsu Kuroo, Mitsutaka Konagi, Reina Kubota, Takeshi Abe
We will exhibit Drawings, Sculptures, Jewelries by 4 Japanese artists until August 29th.
Hiromitsu Kuroo, Mitsutaka Konagi, Reina Kubota, Takeshi Abe
We will exhibit Drawings, Sculptures, Jewelries by 4 Japanese artists until August 29th.
Hiromitsu Kuroo
Bleach & collage on canvas 15"x10"
Bleach & collage on canvas 15"x10"
Mitsutaka Konagi
Marble bottle
Mitsutaka Konagi is a sculptor born and raised in Japan.
His art practice began when he joined the restoration company BH art in architecture in 2009.
Working with stone for over a decade through projects such as the New York Public Library Stephen Schwarzman Building and St. Patrick Cathedral.
Konagi acquired valuable stone carving knowledge and skill which he applies to his work today.
He also works with clay and wood but he treasures the original colors and textures of each material.
Konagi's sculptural pieces are a meticulous study of form that also draws attention to negative space and shadow. Currently Konagi works from his studio in Brooklyn.
This is part of an ongoing body of work a series called Objective Object.
Konag has been exploring the beauty in everyday functional objects through the process of recreating their form with stone.
Many of us have a habit of keeping or collecting things like bottles and containers or old parts and keys–things that had a previous life with specific functions.
We keep them even when they have become mere objects because we see beauty in them or feel a connection. This specific collection is Konagi's contemplation on bottles.
Marble bottle
Mitsutaka Konagi is a sculptor born and raised in Japan.
His art practice began when he joined the restoration company BH art in architecture in 2009.
Working with stone for over a decade through projects such as the New York Public Library Stephen Schwarzman Building and St. Patrick Cathedral.
Konagi acquired valuable stone carving knowledge and skill which he applies to his work today.
He also works with clay and wood but he treasures the original colors and textures of each material.
Konagi's sculptural pieces are a meticulous study of form that also draws attention to negative space and shadow. Currently Konagi works from his studio in Brooklyn.
This is part of an ongoing body of work a series called Objective Object.
Konag has been exploring the beauty in everyday functional objects through the process of recreating their form with stone.
Many of us have a habit of keeping or collecting things like bottles and containers or old parts and keys–things that had a previous life with specific functions.
We keep them even when they have become mere objects because we see beauty in them or feel a connection. This specific collection is Konagi's contemplation on bottles.
Reina Kubota
Reina Kubota is a Brooklyn-based visual artist. She graduated with both BFA & MFA from Aichi University of the Arts, Japan.
There she learned how to sculpt in the most classical sense. Upon graduation, she moved to New York and has continued exploring her works.
She truly spent the early years of her life living and breathing art. Over the years she became interested in giving form to abstract ideas like trust, love, death and identity. Currently her interest is shifting to the cultural gaps, gender and the environmental transformation.
Material: Chiffon, Brass chain
Size: Necklace 9 pieces (16”x8” 3pcs, 16”x5” 3 pcs, 16”x3” 3 pcs)
Year: 2019
Skin,
The outer layer of the body. The genetic code that defines our differences in color are almost identical.
In this day and age, we are able to decipher our racial origins through genetic analysis. It is a patent fact that there are people who are related to ourselves the world over.
I find my raison d’etre by relishing my uniqueness.
Simultaneously, I feel many beings (that transcend the different races) within myself.
Reina Kubota is a Brooklyn-based visual artist. She graduated with both BFA & MFA from Aichi University of the Arts, Japan.
There she learned how to sculpt in the most classical sense. Upon graduation, she moved to New York and has continued exploring her works.
She truly spent the early years of her life living and breathing art. Over the years she became interested in giving form to abstract ideas like trust, love, death and identity. Currently her interest is shifting to the cultural gaps, gender and the environmental transformation.
Material: Chiffon, Brass chain
Size: Necklace 9 pieces (16”x8” 3pcs, 16”x5” 3 pcs, 16”x3” 3 pcs)
Year: 2019
Skin,
The outer layer of the body. The genetic code that defines our differences in color are almost identical.
In this day and age, we are able to decipher our racial origins through genetic analysis. It is a patent fact that there are people who are related to ourselves the world over.
I find my raison d’etre by relishing my uniqueness.
Simultaneously, I feel many beings (that transcend the different races) within myself.
Taro Makihara "Strange View of Point"
May 11th - 24th 2019
May 11th - 24th 2019
奥島圭二 Keiji Okushima Glassware exhibition
November 17th - 30th 2018
Opening reception: November 17th 5pm -7pm
We will serve Japanese confectionery and Mr. Okushima will serve matcha tea with his tea bowls.
The Exhibition will show his matcha tea bowls, tea ceremony utensils, sake cups, glass object and others.
He specially makes and shows new items for MaKaRi.
November 17th - 30th 2018
Opening reception: November 17th 5pm -7pm
We will serve Japanese confectionery and Mr. Okushima will serve matcha tea with his tea bowls.
The Exhibition will show his matcha tea bowls, tea ceremony utensils, sake cups, glass object and others.
He specially makes and shows new items for MaKaRi.
Keiji Okushima
He lives and works in Shiga prefecture Takashima city near mountain by Lake Biwa. His works is inspired by the rich nature there. He makes hand blown glassware and glass art objects. He adheres the glass materials. "I like glass because there is reflection and refraction of light. There is world inside and outside. There is solidness and liquidness. Glass seemingly has an element that disagrees. I strive th express and explore the charm of glass.
Biography
1977 born in Shiga prefecture Japan
2000 Ritsumeikan University Industrial Sociology
2002 Toyama City Institute of Glass Art
2010 became an independent glass artist after worked at the glass studio and kimono dye workshop.
He lives and works in Shiga prefecture Takashima city near mountain by Lake Biwa. His works is inspired by the rich nature there. He makes hand blown glassware and glass art objects. He adheres the glass materials. "I like glass because there is reflection and refraction of light. There is world inside and outside. There is solidness and liquidness. Glass seemingly has an element that disagrees. I strive th express and explore the charm of glass.
Biography
1977 born in Shiga prefecture Japan
2000 Ritsumeikan University Industrial Sociology
2002 Toyama City Institute of Glass Art
2010 became an independent glass artist after worked at the glass studio and kimono dye workshop.
Chemi Akutami with the DAC Art Exhibition
September 8th - 30th, 2018
September 8th - 30th, 2018
We will exhibit Chemi Akutami's art exhibition including his own art works and the joint projects in the collaboration with the Desire Art Company with children who have intellectual disabilities.
Chemi Akutami lives in Japan but is showing his artworks in cities throughout the world such as Paris, Monte Carlo and New York presenting the appeal of Mino washi paper and Japanese modern beauty as well.
He started the art collaboration with the Desire Art Company 2017.
The Desire Art Company
Chemi Akutami lives in Japan but is showing his artworks in cities throughout the world such as Paris, Monte Carlo and New York presenting the appeal of Mino washi paper and Japanese modern beauty as well.
He started the art collaboration with the Desire Art Company 2017.
The Desire Art Company
Summer Group Art Exhibition by Japanese Artists
July 26th - August 15th, 2018
July 26th - August 15th, 2018
"Fruits Parfait Fantasy"
by Kumiko Higami
May 12th - June 1st, 2018
by Kumiko Higami
May 12th - June 1st, 2018
樋上公実子 Kumiko Higami
Born in Tokyo
Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, German Literature
1989~Held many private exhibitions in Tokyo, Kobe and other city in Japan
1990~Designed packages for sweets, cosmetics and other food
1994~Published books and illustrated books
About “Fruit Parfait”
More than five years ago, Kumiko Higami was captured by the parfaits of “Fruits Parlor Goto”, a parfait parlor in Japan. Their spectacular fruits that are the base of their parfaits, the simple but daring composition, and a sophisticated design - all of these things make their parfaits so unique.
They have achieved the perfection of having no extra frills.
When Ms.Higami draws them, she falls in love with the beauty of the cuts of fruit all over again.
Time and again, she is mesmerized by the sensual curves of the cream, as she draws with her full attention.
For her newest series, she focused on drawing the parfaits in a way where they naturally blend into the background.
Born in Tokyo
Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, German Literature
1989~Held many private exhibitions in Tokyo, Kobe and other city in Japan
1990~Designed packages for sweets, cosmetics and other food
1994~Published books and illustrated books
About “Fruit Parfait”
More than five years ago, Kumiko Higami was captured by the parfaits of “Fruits Parlor Goto”, a parfait parlor in Japan. Their spectacular fruits that are the base of their parfaits, the simple but daring composition, and a sophisticated design - all of these things make their parfaits so unique.
They have achieved the perfection of having no extra frills.
When Ms.Higami draws them, she falls in love with the beauty of the cuts of fruit all over again.
Time and again, she is mesmerized by the sensual curves of the cream, as she draws with her full attention.
For her newest series, she focused on drawing the parfaits in a way where they naturally blend into the background.
"Rainbow Lid"
Solo Pottery Exhibition by Keisuke Lucky Hatanaka
November 4th - 24th, 2017
Opening Reception: November 4th, 5pm - 7pm
We will serve Japanese confectionery by Miyuki Hyodo and matcha tea by Takahiro Yamamoto
Keisuke Hatanaka
Keisuke Hatanaka is currently living in Tokoname, a town with a rich history of pottery. Hatanaka’s work has been featured in number of exhibitions in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. His featured works will include his signature creation: unique clay vessels that are both inspired by Japanese animation and traditional culture.
Solo Pottery Exhibition by Keisuke Lucky Hatanaka
November 4th - 24th, 2017
Opening Reception: November 4th, 5pm - 7pm
We will serve Japanese confectionery by Miyuki Hyodo and matcha tea by Takahiro Yamamoto
Keisuke Hatanaka
Keisuke Hatanaka is currently living in Tokoname, a town with a rich history of pottery. Hatanaka’s work has been featured in number of exhibitions in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. His featured works will include his signature creation: unique clay vessels that are both inspired by Japanese animation and traditional culture.
小景 - Small Scenery by 山内駿 Shun Yamauchi(Kyoto)
Solo pottery exhibition
September 9th-29th 2017
Solo pottery exhibition
September 9th-29th 2017
Shun Yamauchi
Shun Yamauchi was born in 1984 in kyoto and raised in Miyagi prefecture. He graduated Kyoto Traditional Craft school in 2006. In 2009 he started his studio in kyoto. He was awarded prizes for Kyoto arts and crafts for Tomorrow, Kawakita crafts show, Japan Traditional Crafts show.
His pottery style is called Ginkokusai. The Ginkokusai is a method of firing pottery with silver,then scraping it off by both machine and hand. His works are tea ceremony utencils such as tea bowls, Huridashi( candy container), Chaire(matcha powder container) , flower vases and sake drinking vessels.
Shun Yamauchi was born in 1984 in kyoto and raised in Miyagi prefecture. He graduated Kyoto Traditional Craft school in 2006. In 2009 he started his studio in kyoto. He was awarded prizes for Kyoto arts and crafts for Tomorrow, Kawakita crafts show, Japan Traditional Crafts show.
His pottery style is called Ginkokusai. The Ginkokusai is a method of firing pottery with silver,then scraping it off by both machine and hand. His works are tea ceremony utencils such as tea bowls, Huridashi( candy container), Chaire(matcha powder container) , flower vases and sake drinking vessels.
Summer Group Exhibition by Japanese Artists
June 17th - July 7th, 2017
June 17th - July 7th, 2017
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Mitsutaka Konagi: Building #2, 2017 13"x17" ceramic on wood, #3, 2017 13"x 17" ceramic on wood Fins sm:2-3"
md 2-3"-lg 3 1/2"x4" ceramic |
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Hiromitsu Kuroo: Syuriken3, 2017 24"x24" Acrylic on folded canvas, Tatou, 2017 23"x22" Acrylic on folded canvas
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Sonomi Kobayashi: from left:Cloud#1, 2017 5"x7"(Framed in 9"x12")
Cloud#2,#3, 2017 set of two(7"x5" each, Framed in 11"x4") Cloud#15, 2017 11"x14"(Framed in 16"x20") Nebula#3, 2017 11"x14"(Framed in 16"x20") |
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Tadasuke Jinno: space_green 2016, 35 1/2"x35 1/2"
blur_green_red 2016, 30"x30" frame |
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Shu Ohno: Drawing-Doodle 17109,2017 , Sumi ink on paper 15"x18",
Sculpture-Alternative Dimension 2017, 32"x1"x3",used guitar/vanish |
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Takahiro Yamamoto: Reaction, 2015 6"x6"(Framed in 10"x10") Pencil, watercolor on paper
Artificial Agir, 2017 30"x24" Oil on inkjet print on canvas |
Reina Kubota:Overflow#1, 2017 W2"xD 2 1/2'xH 2 1/2", #2, 2017 W1 1/2"xD 2 1/2"x H 2 1/2", #3, 2017 W 2"xH D 2 1/2"x H 2 1/2", #4, 2017 W 2"x D 2 1/2"x H 2 1/2", #5, 2017 W 1 1/2"xD 2 1/2"x H 2 1/2", #6, 2017 W 2"x D 2 1/2"x H 2 1/2"
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Kiichiro Adachi: Witch Hat, 2017 18"Dx14"H mirror, motor, LED light, mixed media
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Solo Pottery Exhibition by Taro Makihara
May 13th - June 2nd, 2017
May 13th - June 2nd, 2017
"Hospitality"
中村譲司 Goerge Nakamura Pottery exhibition
February 4th - 24th, 2017
中村譲司 Goerge Nakamura Pottery exhibition
February 4th - 24th, 2017
「時を超えた今」"Now, After Time", Glassware by 奥島圭二 Keiji Okushima
November 12th - December 2nd, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 12th, 5-7pm
At the opening reception, we will serve tea and Japanese Autumn sweets by
Confectionery Artist Miyuki Hyodo.
“I have a special feeling about New York. I visited New York 20 years ago to go to museums and galleries. I still remember I was very excited to see original artworks by Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko in person. Isamu Noguchi’s sculpture I saw then is my starting point for my creation. I felt New York was a place to feel original art from the past in the present time. The city is exciting, fresh, and free.
After 20 years past, I am very happy to show my work in New York. I would like to connect to this place through my work, and step up to my next stage.”
He lives and works in Shiga near mountains by Lake Biwa. His work is inspired by the rich nature there. He makes hand blown glassware and glass art objects. He adheres the glass material. “I like glass because there is reflection and refraction of light. There is world inside and outside. There is solidness and liquidiness. Glass seemingly has an element that disagrees. I strive to express and explore the charm of glass.”
November 12th - December 2nd, 2016
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 12th, 5-7pm
At the opening reception, we will serve tea and Japanese Autumn sweets by
Confectionery Artist Miyuki Hyodo.
“I have a special feeling about New York. I visited New York 20 years ago to go to museums and galleries. I still remember I was very excited to see original artworks by Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko in person. Isamu Noguchi’s sculpture I saw then is my starting point for my creation. I felt New York was a place to feel original art from the past in the present time. The city is exciting, fresh, and free.
After 20 years past, I am very happy to show my work in New York. I would like to connect to this place through my work, and step up to my next stage.”
He lives and works in Shiga near mountains by Lake Biwa. His work is inspired by the rich nature there. He makes hand blown glassware and glass art objects. He adheres the glass material. “I like glass because there is reflection and refraction of light. There is world inside and outside. There is solidness and liquidiness. Glass seemingly has an element that disagrees. I strive to express and explore the charm of glass.”
けみ芥見 chemi AKUTAMI Solo Exhibition
September 10th - 30th, 2016
Opening Reception: September 10th, 5 - 7pm
At the opening reception, we will serve tea and Japanese sweets by Confectionery Artist Miyuki Hyodo.
September 10th - 30th, 2016
Opening Reception: September 10th, 5 - 7pm
At the opening reception, we will serve tea and Japanese sweets by Confectionery Artist Miyuki Hyodo.
Chemi Akutami was born in Gifu City in Gifu Prefecture in 1979. His mother was an artist, and he grew up drawing pictures as a hobby.
At the age of 32, Chemi started his life as an artist. He first painted on canvases and found that canvases were not suitable for his art. After he tried many materials such as stones, wood, and more, he came across Japanese paper, washi. He has worked on various kinds of washi, and he realized that Mino washi from Gifu, his hometown, is the best material to express his art. Hidekazu Ishihara is an artistic craftsman of traditional Mino Washi. Chemi was moved so much by Mr. Ishihara's washi and he became his apprentice. Now he is practicing to make his own washi to create and work with his artworks. He also created his own way to show his art with Mino Washi. The technic is called Rakusui-sukiyo (落水透世). He had his first exhibition at a gallery in Le Marais in Paris and a curator from Versace liked his artwork. His work was used at an event called “VERSACE Fashion Art 2015" in Monte Carlo. His goal is to introduce Mino Washi and the beauty of Japanese contemporary art. |
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Summer Group Exhibition
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July 21 - August 19, 2016
Opening Reception: July 21, 5 - 7pm At the opening reception, we will serve tea and Japanese summer sweets by Confectionery Artist Miyuki Hyodo. Artist: Kiichiro Adachi (Sculptures, Installation), Sonomi Kobayashi (Paintings), Mitutaka Konagi (Sculptures, Installation), Reina Kubota (Sculptures), Hiromitsu Kuroo (Mixed media) |
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SADŌ -The Art of Tea ceremony-
Tea Ceremony Tool Exhibition: May 14th - 27th, 2016
Opening Reception and Tea Ceremony with Wagashi (Japanese Sweets): May 14th, 5-7pm
Tea Ceremony Tool Exhibition: May 14th - 27th, 2016
Opening Reception and Tea Ceremony with Wagashi (Japanese Sweets): May 14th, 5-7pm
Project Iki is a young and emerging artist group that hopes to introduce the beauty of Japanese crafts and art. We are exhibiting about 30 works such as tea bowls, glasses and glass objects, ironworks, calligraphy works, Japanese paintings, and photographs, that are inspired by tea ceremony and its spirit. At the reception party, the tea master Matsumura Souryou will be serving tea using participating artists works with Japanese sweets by Sakamoto Shiho.
若い美術作家の集団「Project 粋」”日本のモノづくりの美しさを世界へ”をテーマに、お茶の心にインスピレーションを受けた作品30点程を展示致します。Opening Reception Party では、出品作家の陶芸作品や釜を使って、SHUHALLY庵主の松村宗亮氏に会場内でお茶を点てて頂き、同じくProject粋のメンバーである和菓子作家、坂本紫穗さんの和菓子と共にお楽しみ頂けます。 Photo by 濱谷幸江（写真家）Hamaya Sachie, Hiruno-tsuki, 257×182mm Artists: 大竹寛子（日本画）Otake Hiroko (Japanese painting) ・根本知（書家）Nemoto Satoshi (Calligraphy) ・長野新 (茶の湯釜 鉄鋳物 ) Nagano Arata (Ironwork/ kettle) ・海藤博（硝子）Kaito Hiroshi (Glass work)・田中隆史（陶芸）Tanaka Takashi (Ceramics)・佐藤典克 (陶芸）Sato Norikatsu (Ceramics)・佐野はるか（陶芸）Sano Haruka (Ceramics)・濱谷幸江（写真家）Hamaya Sachie (Photos)・坂本紫穗（和菓子作家）Sakamoto Shiho (Japanese Sweets) ※ 特別ゲスト Special guest: Tea Ceremony by 松村宗亮（茶人）Tea master, Matsumura Souryou ※ 和菓子提供 Japanese sweets by 坂本紫穗 Shiho Sakamoto |
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現代作家陶芸展
Pottery Exhibition by Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Artists
January 16th - 29th, 2016
Pottery Exhibition by Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Artists
January 16th - 29th, 2016
Pottery Exhibition by Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Artists
January 16 - 29, 2016
Makari is pleased to announce our first exhibition of the new year: Pottery Exhibition by Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Artists.
We are showing over 35 ceramic artworks such as large pots, flower vases, tea bowls and plates, by over 15 artists including works by well known ceramic artist Shigeyoshi Morioka（森岡成好）whose work is included in the permanent collection of MoMA, and young established and emerging ceramic artists; Teppei Ono （小野哲平）, Akihiro Nikaido（二階堂明弘）, and Wataru Myoshu（明主航）.
Artists: Natsu Hasegawa（長谷川奈津）, Takehiro Ito（伊藤丈浩）, Aso Kojima（小嶋亜創）, Shigeyoshi Morioka（森岡成好）, Yuriko Morioka（森岡ゆりこ）, Mori Murata（村田森）, Wataru Myoshu（明主航）, Akihiro Nikaido（二階堂明弘）, Atsushi Ogata（尾形アツシ）, Takashi Ohmura （大村剛）, Tetsuya Ohsawa（大澤哲哉）, Teppei Ono （小野哲平）, Koichi Onozawa（小野沢弘一）, Shikamaru Takeshita（竹下鹿丸）, Ryutaro Yamada（山田隆太郎）, Yoji Yamada（山田洋次）, Takuya Yokoyama（横山拓也）, Takashi Yomiya（余宮隆)
January 16 - 29, 2016
Makari is pleased to announce our first exhibition of the new year: Pottery Exhibition by Japanese Contemporary Ceramic Artists.
We are showing over 35 ceramic artworks such as large pots, flower vases, tea bowls and plates, by over 15 artists including works by well known ceramic artist Shigeyoshi Morioka（森岡成好）whose work is included in the permanent collection of MoMA, and young established and emerging ceramic artists; Teppei Ono （小野哲平）, Akihiro Nikaido（二階堂明弘）, and Wataru Myoshu（明主航）.
Artists: Natsu Hasegawa（長谷川奈津）, Takehiro Ito（伊藤丈浩）, Aso Kojima（小嶋亜創）, Shigeyoshi Morioka（森岡成好）, Yuriko Morioka（森岡ゆりこ）, Mori Murata（村田森）, Wataru Myoshu（明主航）, Akihiro Nikaido（二階堂明弘）, Atsushi Ogata（尾形アツシ）, Takashi Ohmura （大村剛）, Tetsuya Ohsawa（大澤哲哉）, Teppei Ono （小野哲平）, Koichi Onozawa（小野沢弘一）, Shikamaru Takeshita（竹下鹿丸）, Ryutaro Yamada（山田隆太郎）, Yoji Yamada（山田洋次）, Takuya Yokoyama（横山拓也）, Takashi Yomiya（余宮隆)
Exhibitions / Events before 2015
Keisuke Hatanaka Solo Exhibition
November 14 - December 4, 2015
November 14 - December 4, 2015
“KEISUKE.LUCKY.HATANAKA SHOW”
New Ceramic Works by 畑中圭介 Keisuke Hatanaka November 14 - December 4, 2015 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 14, 5-7pm *The Artist from Tokoname Japan will be attending the opening reception! Makari Japanese Antiques and Contemporary Art is pleased to present a solo exhibition, featuring work by the Japanese potter, Keisuke Hatanaka from November 14 to December 4, 2015. The opening reception is on Saturday, November 14, 5 to 7pm. Mr. Hatanaka will be coming from Japan and present at the opening reception. Keisuke Hatanaka is currently living in Tokoname, a town with a rich history of pottery. Hatanaka’s work has been featured in number of exhibitions in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. His featured works will include his signature creation: unique clay vessels that are both inspired by Japanese animation and traditional culture. |
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Solo Exhibition by Daisuke Kiyomiya
September 12th - October 2nd, 2015
September 12th - October 2nd, 2015
Daisuke Kiyomiya Solo Exhibition
September 13 – October 2, 2015
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17, 6-8pm*
*Please RSVP at [email protected]
Daisuke Kiyomiya is a New York based artist, was born and grew up in Japan. He studied architecture and interior design at Tokyo Technical College, and studied sculpture at The Art Students League of New York. He received numerous awards and grants include The Alex J. Ettl Grant (The National Sculpture Society), NEA window grant (Chashama), Dumbo Art Festival Audience Award, Ise Cultural Foundation Award, Junior Member Scholarship Salmagundi Club, Nessa Cohen Memorial Grant, and exhibits frequently in the United States and Japan. Exhibitions include National Arts Club, Ise Cultural Foundation, The Nippon Gallery, Chashama Harlem Art Factory Fest, The Affordable Art Fair, DUMBO Arts Festival, Governors Island Art Fair.
"My style of production is organic, sporadic and unpredictable, even to me. People and literature have always been very important to me, and so I am easily influenced and motivated by whatever books or people I am being exposed to. I appreciate them the most for having the ability to change my perspective, sometimes so drastically that an entire body of work no longer makes sense, and I must change them. Having an extra star will change an entire horoscope, such is the sporadic and changing nature of my artwork."
September 13 – October 2, 2015
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17, 6-8pm*
*Please RSVP at [email protected]
Daisuke Kiyomiya is a New York based artist, was born and grew up in Japan. He studied architecture and interior design at Tokyo Technical College, and studied sculpture at The Art Students League of New York. He received numerous awards and grants include The Alex J. Ettl Grant (The National Sculpture Society), NEA window grant (Chashama), Dumbo Art Festival Audience Award, Ise Cultural Foundation Award, Junior Member Scholarship Salmagundi Club, Nessa Cohen Memorial Grant, and exhibits frequently in the United States and Japan. Exhibitions include National Arts Club, Ise Cultural Foundation, The Nippon Gallery, Chashama Harlem Art Factory Fest, The Affordable Art Fair, DUMBO Arts Festival, Governors Island Art Fair.
"My style of production is organic, sporadic and unpredictable, even to me. People and literature have always been very important to me, and so I am easily influenced and motivated by whatever books or people I am being exposed to. I appreciate them the most for having the ability to change my perspective, sometimes so drastically that an entire body of work no longer makes sense, and I must change them. Having an extra star will change an entire horoscope, such is the sporadic and changing nature of my artwork."
Group Exhibition
July 18th - August 29th, 2015
July 18th - August 29th, 2015
Summer Group Exhibition
July 18 - August 29, 2015 Opening reception on Saturday, July 18 from 5 – 7 pm* *Please RSVP: [email protected] Artists: Sequoyah Aono, Daisuke Kiyomiya, Sonomi Kobayashi, Reina Kubota, Hiromitsu Kuroo, Chika Yoshii Makari is pleased to announce its third annual summer group exhibition, "Summer Group Exhibition 2015", on view from July 18 – August 29 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 18 from 5 – 7 pm. We will exhibit artwork by five emerging Japanese artists who were all born and grew up in Japan, and currently live in New York City. We will have their new artworks especially selected for this summer exhibition! |
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March 21 - April 10, 2015: Mattsuo Solo Exhibition
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Mattsuo has studied cooking and architecture, and he is currently working as an artist in New York. His artworks are based on knowledge and techniques from these background. He makes sculptures and paintings to express himself, as well as, to inspire his next piece. Making sculpture is, to him, a motif that inspires his paintings and making a painting leads to an idea for a sculpture. His sculptures and paintings affect one another.
To Mattsuo, there is only one question: "How do I exist in this society?" This time Mattsuo created a marionette. The figure suggests a self-portrait of those times he is manipulated by a society of information. He takes out both ears and mouth, organs that sense information. By doing so he is expressing his desire to regain control of himself and free himself of the manipulation. |
January 17 - February 6, 2015: Reina Kubota Solo Exhibition "A Tale of Rings"
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「A Tale of Rings」
Rings have attracted people from the earliest times and continue to hold a deep fascination for us today. They have been worn as accessories, employed in religious ceremonies, used as symbols of power, worn to express ostentatious wealth and so on. Rings allow us to imagine not only the customs and techniques associated with the creation of these objects, but also the thoughts and values people assigned to them. My interest in rings goes beyond the admiration that most girls have for these objects. I am interested in the layered aspects of rings - the way they acquire additional, and even contradictory meaning over time and with use. My ring sculptures offer a key to understanding contemporary societies and their values because they are inspired by the social relationships inherent to the ring as object, relationships that go beyond self-ornamentation and the simple desire to possess something of value. |
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Reina Kubota is a Brooklyn-based visual artist. She graduated with both BFA & MFA from Aichi University of the Arts, Japan. There she learned how to sculpt in the most classical sense. Upon graduation, she moved to New York and has continued exploring her works. She truly spent the early years of her life living and breathing art. Over the years she became interested in giving form to abstract ideas like trust, love, death and identity. Currently her interest is shifting to the cultural gaps, gender and the environmental transformation. She has exhibited the interactive installation work at Dumbo Arts Center 2010, solo show at ISE cultural Foundation 2010, installed the public art at Riverside Park South in Manhattan 2013-2014 and participated in numerous group shows both in NYC and Japan.
Tadasuke Jinno Solo Exhibition: October 18 - November 14, 2014
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神野忠介 Tadasuke Jinno
Tadasuke Jinno is a New York based artist from Japan. He learned graphic design at Tokyo Designer Gakuin College in Nagoya, and worked as a graphic designer more than 10 years in Japan. He came to NY in 2010, and then he went to the Art Students League of NY to study painting. At there, He started to create works which he investigates the relationship between painting and its viewers. He had solo Exhibition at Tazza gallery, Chelsea in 2012 and 2013, and joined the artist residency program at NRAS Foundation in Brooklyn from January to June 2014. His work has selected for the permanent collection of Art Students League of NY at 2013. |
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Summer Group Exhibition
July 12 - August 30, 2014 Opening reception on June 12 from 5 – 7 pm* *Please RSVP: [email protected] Artists: Hiromitsu Kuroo, Sonomi Kobayashi, Mitstaka Konagi, Daisuke Kiyomiya, Shu Ohno Makari is pleased to announce its second annual summer group exhibition, "Summer Salon Show 2014", on view from July 12 – August 30 with an opening reception on June 12 from 5 – 7 pm. We will exhibit artwork by five emerging Japanese artists who were all born and grew up in Japan, and currently live in New York City. We will have their new artworks especially selected for this summer exhibition! |
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六郎田美樹 Miki Rokuroda Solo Exhibition
『A.B.』(after baby)
February 15 - March 7, 2014
Opening Reception: Saturday February 15, 5-7pm
Miki Rokuroda is a New York City based artist. Much of her abstract artwork use traditional Japanese materials. They are highly detailed and labor-intensive, creating exciting, moody, and emotional combinations of color and texture.
Early in her artisitic development, she trained as a traditional Japanese painter in Tokyo. Moving to New York City in 2000. She has continued to evolve her vision. Most recently, she’s held 2 separate solo shows in New York City, participated in the Viewing Program at The Drawing Center, as well as her work exhibited at Fukuoka Art Museum in Japan.
*Japanese painting incorporates the use of unique materials, such as an adhesive (nikawa), Japanese chalk (gofun), powdered mineral pigments (iwa-enogu), natural pigments, Japanese ink (sumi), and gold and silver leaf. Various tools and techniques influenced by tradition are also employed. Learning how to make effective use of such materials, tools, and techniques requires considerable patience, ambition, and spirit on the part of an artist.
『A.B.』(after baby)
February 15 - March 7, 2014
Opening Reception: Saturday February 15, 5-7pm
Miki Rokuroda is a New York City based artist. Much of her abstract artwork use traditional Japanese materials. They are highly detailed and labor-intensive, creating exciting, moody, and emotional combinations of color and texture.
Early in her artisitic development, she trained as a traditional Japanese painter in Tokyo. Moving to New York City in 2000. She has continued to evolve her vision. Most recently, she’s held 2 separate solo shows in New York City, participated in the Viewing Program at The Drawing Center, as well as her work exhibited at Fukuoka Art Museum in Japan.
*Japanese painting incorporates the use of unique materials, such as an adhesive (nikawa), Japanese chalk (gofun), powdered mineral pigments (iwa-enogu), natural pigments, Japanese ink (sumi), and gold and silver leaf. Various tools and techniques influenced by tradition are also employed. Learning how to make effective use of such materials, tools, and techniques requires considerable patience, ambition, and spirit on the part of an artist.
Two Persons Exhibition: “Ark and Arc”
Iron works by Bin Nio and Ceramics by Keisuke Hatanaka
October 26 - November 15, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday October 26, 5-7pm
Keisuke Hatanaka is currently living in Tokoname, a town with a rich history of pottery, Hatanaka’s work has been featured in number of exhibitions in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and New York. His featured works will include his signature creation: unique clay vessels that are both inspired by Japanese animation and traditional culture.
Bin Nio was born in Mito, Ibaragi, Japan in 1978. She has been working at a metal modeling company called “Atelier Vega” in Tokyo since 2000, and started creating her own artwork since 2007. Since she met Iron 13 years ago, she’d always like to remember that she is borrowing the metal as a resource from the earth, and likes to make artworks would be loved.
Iron works by Bin Nio and Ceramics by Keisuke Hatanaka
October 26 - November 15, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday October 26, 5-7pm
Keisuke Hatanaka is currently living in Tokoname, a town with a rich history of pottery, Hatanaka’s work has been featured in number of exhibitions in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and New York. His featured works will include his signature creation: unique clay vessels that are both inspired by Japanese animation and traditional culture.
Bin Nio was born in Mito, Ibaragi, Japan in 1978. She has been working at a metal modeling company called “Atelier Vega” in Tokyo since 2000, and started creating her own artwork since 2007. Since she met Iron 13 years ago, she’d always like to remember that she is borrowing the metal as a resource from the earth, and likes to make artworks would be loved.
Shu Ohno “Standard Distortion”
September 14 - October 4, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday September 14, 5-7pm*
” Standard Distortion ”
All of us have a distortion.
Ancient people and we created a standard to explain where a distortion comes from.
Where does my internal desire come from? And where does it go?
I create form which comes from impulse.
The impulse comes from vision and desire together. Thus, the work which comes as a response to this unplanned, organic behavior is shaped by a sense of human flaw, it does not have the perfection of a machine, and nor do I.
Through my work I sometimes realize parts of me inside that are incomplete and missing, and through my work, sometimes I happen to complete them, to find these missing parts, to perfect them. And sometimes others may have this same reaction to my work as well.
It is such a distortion, it is nearly impossible to explain.
Actually, at times, when I’m working, when I’m carving, I feel I am like a bug–creating holes and uncontrollably bringing destruction to a form that was once perfect. But the material continues to breath even after all my wildness. The resilience of the material is so admirable, so it allows me to keep going until I find a form that fits into the distortion.
September 14 - October 4, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday September 14, 5-7pm*
” Standard Distortion ”
All of us have a distortion.
Ancient people and we created a standard to explain where a distortion comes from.
Where does my internal desire come from? And where does it go?
I create form which comes from impulse.
The impulse comes from vision and desire together. Thus, the work which comes as a response to this unplanned, organic behavior is shaped by a sense of human flaw, it does not have the perfection of a machine, and nor do I.
Through my work I sometimes realize parts of me inside that are incomplete and missing, and through my work, sometimes I happen to complete them, to find these missing parts, to perfect them. And sometimes others may have this same reaction to my work as well.
It is such a distortion, it is nearly impossible to explain.
Actually, at times, when I’m working, when I’m carving, I feel I am like a bug–creating holes and uncontrollably bringing destruction to a form that was once perfect. But the material continues to breath even after all my wildness. The resilience of the material is so admirable, so it allows me to keep going until I find a form that fits into the distortion.
Summer Salon Exhibition - Artists of Makari -
July 13 - August 30, 2013 Artists: Daisuke Kiyomiya (Sculptures), Sonomi Kobayashi (Paintings, Prints), Mitsutaka Konagi (Sculptures), Hiromitsu Kuroo (Mixed Media), Shu Ohno (Illustrations and Sculptures), Miki Rokuroda (Mixed Media) |
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Kaname Sakuma
May 18 - June 7, 2013
Opening reception 5-7pm, Saturday, May 18, 2013
Kaname Sakuma was born in 1971. After he graduated from Nagoya Art College with a degree in Painting, he worked as a graphic designer and art director. Recently, he started exhibiting his own artwork. In his art, he aspires to pursue visual effects and at the same time, strives to find the various limits of art and design. His recent exhibitions include Guild Gallery in Osaka, and Foil Gallery in Kyoto, Japan.
May 18 - June 7, 2013
Opening reception 5-7pm, Saturday, May 18, 2013
Kaname Sakuma was born in 1971. After he graduated from Nagoya Art College with a degree in Painting, he worked as a graphic designer and art director. Recently, he started exhibiting his own artwork. In his art, he aspires to pursue visual effects and at the same time, strives to find the various limits of art and design. His recent exhibitions include Guild Gallery in Osaka, and Foil Gallery in Kyoto, Japan.
Mitutaka Konagi
March 16 - April 5, 2013
Mitsutaka Konagi is a sculptor born and raised in Japan. He has been living and working in New York since 2006. Konagi is interested in nature, old architecture and ancient ruins something he became familiar with through his experience of working as a stone carver restoring landmarks and historical buildings in New York. Kongai treasures the original colors and textures of the materials he uses for his pieces, such as clay, wood and stone. Currently Konagi works from his studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
March 16 - April 5, 2013
Mitsutaka Konagi is a sculptor born and raised in Japan. He has been living and working in New York since 2006. Konagi is interested in nature, old architecture and ancient ruins something he became familiar with through his experience of working as a stone carver restoring landmarks and historical buildings in New York. Kongai treasures the original colors and textures of the materials he uses for his pieces, such as clay, wood and stone. Currently Konagi works from his studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.