March 22, 2006
Exhibition of Japanese Contemporary Clay Work
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The Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with Nepal Art Council is holding an exhibition of "Japanese Contemporary Clay Work" in Kathmandu from March 22 to April 2, 2006 on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Nepal. The exhibition is sponsored by The Japan Foundation.
Ambassador Mr. Tsutomu Hiraoka inaugurated the exhibition on March 21 at Nepal Art Council. The exhibition is open for the public from March 22 (Wed.) to April 2 (Sun.) from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. everyday.
Japanese ceramics are internationally famous and highly acclaimed, as they have been frequently introduced and exported to abroad since 17th century. In 1946, the world of Japanese ceramic arts came alive again after the war. It was characteristic of the postwar period that new movements developed through the formation of various schools or groups of pioneers and ceramic arts were not exception. Each of these groups were engaged in creating its own ways about ceramic art. Some stressed traditional techniques, others creativity.
Following these developments, the production of large ceramic works became a noting trend in Japan by the latter half of 1980s. In this development, neither their creators nor the critics felt that the conventional term for work in clay, togei, quite fit; instead, they used the English term 'clay work'. While the literal meaning could cover all possible work in clay, in Japan it was applied only to large-scale, three-dimensional pieces in clay. Works that used clay as an expressive medium in some way, though without firing, was also designated clay work.
The exhibition of "Japanese Contemporary Clay Work" showcases the work of Japanese artists in this field. The distinctive, individualistic works in the exhibition are contemporary yet at the same time showing tradition of Japanese ceramics work and reflects age-old Japanese sensibilities.
Both of our peoples share values of contemporary art and traditional culture. Clay Work is one of the highlights of them. It is hoped that the art loving Nepalese people will enjoy Japanese Contemporary Clay Work being displayed.
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