Art Revisited, Beauty Revealed
生活の中の美/Art in Life
“Art in Life” has been the guiding theme for Iwasawa Oriental Art
since I opened in 1982. This 40th commemorating anniversary
exhibition returns to that fundamental theme to present a
carefully chosen group of masterworks that have embellished
daily life. Ranging from ancient to contemporary, this exhibition
also highlights new aspects of our artwork.
November 1st to December 30th, 2022
Presenting the works of David Kimball Anderson, Evelyn
Consorti, Yao-Pi Hsu, Gloria Huet, Seth Janofsky, Nishiura
Kihachiro, Michiko Kinoshita, Lorraine Lawson, Ken Matsumoto,
Lee Middleman, Hiroko Ohno, James Ong and Jan Schachter
ARTISTS RECEPTION
November 20th, 1pm – 3pm
@2pm calligraphy demonstration by Nishiura Kihachiro.
RSVP:
Phone: (408) 395-2339
e-mail: iwasawaart@comcast.net
See below for details
SAMURAI SWORD EXHIBITION & SALE
December 4th, 12pm – 3pm
Mr. Fred Weissbery of Nihonto.com will be presenting swords from the 14th century to the 17th century.
SAKE DAY
December 10th, 1pm – 3pm
SAFU SAKE will be hosting a tasting event. Come and experience their authentic award-winning product from Oita prefecture.
ARTIST’S RECEPTION
NOVEMBER 20th, 1-3pm
Still Life/Red Bottle 2
2022
Size: 27″ x 11″ x 8″
紋付羽織・Ceremonial Coat
Mixed media
Size: 48″ x 48″
On Golden Pond 5
Media: Photograph
Size: 24″ x 18″
Waiting for Spring
Mixed media on Kozo paper
Size: 24″ x 24″
Box with Maple Leaf Pattern
Sca. 3 x 9 x 12″
Myrtle, maple, other woods
Ancient Japanese Characters
Materials: Canvas with oil
Size: 53×45.5cm (F10)
Content: Oriental Zodiac: Rat, Cox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Cock, Dog, Boad
Note: It is said that powerful clan RUSU used these characters
黄卵釉抹茶碗・共箱・The yellow egg glaze tea bowl with Tomobako
Moving Forward
Mixed Media with Calligraphy
Size: 48″ x 48″
Untitled Basalt Field Stone
Size: 24″ x12′ x14″
Green Bronze Crater Glazed Vase
Size: 6″ x 6″ x 4.5″
Galaxy
Media: Mineral pigment lapis-lazuli, azurite, seashells, coral, mica, acrylic on linen
Size: 20″ x 16″
Anew
Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 40″ x 30″ x 1.5″
Woven plate
Size: 12″ x 13″ x 3.5″
SAMURAI SWORD EXHIBITION & SALE
December 4th, 12pm – 3pm
Iwasawa Oriental Art is pleased to announce that Mr. Fred Weissberg of Nihonto.com and the Northern California Japanese Sword Club will be presenting an exhibition and sale of antique Japanese swords from 12:00PM to 3:00 PM as part of our 40th anniversary celebration.
Mr. Weissberg will be on hand to answer your questions and to lecture on the history and beauty of Japanese swords. Please join us as Mr. Weissberg will be presenting swords from the 14th century to the 17th century that are not only very effective weapons but also are recognized worldwide as beautiful objects of art. Mr. Weissberg has lectured at major museums, appraisal organizations, educational institutions, and even at the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco. It should be interesting for all.
SAKE DAY
December 10th, 1pm – 3pm
SAFU SAKE was established in 2020 as a small startup with the mission to bring premium sake from Japan into the American Market. Safu (サーフ) means Surf in Japanese. Paul Dohrewend, founder and CEO of the company was inspired by crafted sake during a ski trip in Hokkaido, yet found it very difficult to find great sake in the US. He decided to forge a partnership with a brewery in Oita which has 150 years of history, and a sake master whose methods were passed down from generation to generation.
Just as Iwasawa Oriental Art contributes to spreading Japanese culture, SAFU SAKE aims to provide the authenticity and history of Japanese craftsmanship to American consumers. In our mission to produce and bring high-end products to the market, SAFU SAKE has earned gold medals in the NY and San Diego International wine and spirits competition. We hope you can stop by Iwasawa Oriental Art on December 10th and experience our authentic award-winning product from Oita prefecture.