Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis
836 Fergusson Drive
Upper Hutt
This exhibition focuses on yakishime wares and presents Japanese history from the earliest examples to the present through Yakishime tea vessels, food vessels and works that are transformations of yakishime into non-utilitarian objects of art.
Since 2016, the Japan Foundation's traveling exhibition, “YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis”, has been captivating audiences worldwide.
This exhibition delves into Japan's rich cultural tapestry by tracing the evolution of Yakishime ceramics from their ancient origins to contemporary creations. Visitors will be enchanted by the display of Yakishime tea ceremony utensils, elegant tableware, and stunning non-utilitarian objets d'art.
Curator Mieko Iwai highlights, “This exhibition showcases the unique development of Yakishime ceramics within Japanese culture.
"It spans the historical journey of Yakishime, its practical use in tea and dining, and its transformation into artistic masterpieces. For those unfamiliar with these simple yet profoundly elegant ceramics, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into Japan's distinctive aesthetic and sensibility.”
Curated by Iwai Mieko, from Panasonic Shiodome Museum and presented by The Japanese Embassy and The Japan Foundation.
Proudly supported by Asia New Zealand Foundation.
