I’m currently participating in the group exhibition “Suki na Katachi VII” at Gallery Suki. For this show, I’m exhibiting newly fired works fresh from the kiln. The opening party on October 4th was a wonderful occasion, and I had a great time.
“Suki na Katachi VII” (Favorite Forms VII) Gallery Suki https://www.gallerysuki.com/ October 4 (Sat) – October 19 (Sun), 2025 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (except public holidays) Open 10:00 – 18:00
I’ll also be taking part in the upcoming Guinomi Exhibition at Gallery Suki.
Solo Exhibition: It may be too personal at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia
My solo exhibition, titled It may be too personal, took place at Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia from May 9 through August 2025. The title was thoughtfully given by the gallery—a title I deeply love and resonate with.
During my stay in the US for the opening, I spent six days in Philadelphia and also visited Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston.
The gallery had recently relocated to a newly renovated, spacious former warehouse—an emerging arts district with an atmosphere reminiscent of New York’s SoHo. Walking through the space, I was deeply moved by the gallery team’s profound respect for craftsmanship, treating hand-crafted works not merely as furniture or decorative items, but as fine art.
While visitors in the past often described my work as resembling birds, shells, or flowers, the response at this opening was noticeably different. Almost everyone I spoke with shared comments such as, “I feel so much movement in your work,” “There is incredible energy,” or “It feels alive.” Hearing these reactions in person was truly encouraging and memorable.
Experiencing the gallery space, meeting the team and visitors directly, and sensing the atmosphere of the city offered insights that could never be gained through a screen. This journey reminded me of the irreplaceable value of being present in person, making it a truly priceless experience for my life and artistic practice.
A solo exhibition will be held at the Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia. It has been quite busy and difficult since the end of last year, photographing, packing and shipping the works. I don’t know how the exhibition will turn out yet, but I just hope it will go well.
