Soaring Voices - Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists
at the Crocker Art Museum
August 8 - October 18, 2009216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.crockerartmuseum.org
Press Release
"Soaring Voices celebrates the revolution in clay led by women, who broke through the barrier of the once male-only field of Japanese ceramics. In Japanese culture, centuries-old beliefs regarding the sanctity of wood-firing guarded men's labor from women's in traditional, family-run potteries. Nevertheless, the presence of women was always felt. From glazing to packing and record keeping, women supported the leadership of their fathers-in-law, husbands and sons in the production of ceramic wares. This divide was bridged during the 1950s when the concept of the studio potter as a creative individual working alone, apart from tradition, was introduced. Including more than 80 objects from vessels to sculpture, this exhibition surveys the accomplishments of 25 leading female figures in contemporary Japanese ceramics." - The Crocker Art Museum
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Fujino Sachiko
Fukumoto Fuku
Katsumata Chieko
Kishi Eiko
Kitamura Junko
Koike Shôko
Sakurai Yasuko
Tashima Etsuko
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39 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
Viewing hours: Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 6 PM
For more information: Tel 212-799-4021