Exhibition Details

Ippodo Gallery New York marries the worlds of Japanese reverence and contemporary sensibility. Traditionally celebrated on March 3rd, Hinamatsuri (also called “Girl’s Day”) is a Japanese holiday that celebrates girls by praying for their health and well-being. To honour this celebration, Ippodo Gallery highlights seven women artists who work in all media, Kiyoko Morioka, Ruri Takeuchi, Midori Tsukada, Momoo Omuro, Suikei Saito, Terumi Saito and Sei Shibusawa.
Works in the exhibition include Kaga-inspired crafts and Kutani porcelain paintings by Ruri Takeuchi. Her decorated trinket boxes with adorable animals and delicate figurines in such refined detail may transport the viewer to a magical land. Kiyoko Morioka creates serene porcelain objects with a silky matte finish and graceful curvatures. Her works are as thin as wheel throwing can get. Midori Tsukada’s glassmaking is strongly influenced by training as a metalsmith. Layers of various glass and copper leaf foil sheets fuse in Tsudaka’s work to create organic bubble-like patterns. These three artists are highlights from the entire selection.
Using a wide range of media, including paintings, ceramics, glass, and calligraphy, all artists produce works with passionate purpose and creative expression. Elegant Dedications: Selections of Female artists' works by Ippodo Gallery in celebrating Girls Festival advocate for diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in art and beyond while each artist takes a comprehensive look at traditional Japanese techniques and forms. This dynamic space will welcome visitors to unique perspectives.