Akemi Amano Ceramic Doll Exhibition “Awo Hitokusa – The Grasslike People” 天野明美陶人形展 「あをひとくさ」

“Awo Hitokusa” (Sōsei) is a poetic term referring to the multitude of people living in this world — the nameless, humble lives of the common people.

「あをひとくさ(蒼生)」とは、この世に生きる多くの人々、つまり民衆や庶民を意味する。

April 8 (Tuesday) to April 13 (Sunday), 2025
Gallery Nakai (Kiyamachi-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City)
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day, April 13)

令和7年4月8日(火)から4月13日(日)、ギャラリー中井(京都市中京区木屋町通三条上る)
午前11時から午後7時(最終日の13日は午後5時に閉場)

Akemi Amano – Profile
Ceramic doll artist based in Kyoto.

1989: Graduated from the Department of Sculpture, Kyoto City University of Arts
1998: Held her first group exhibition in Xalapa, Mexico; has since participated in numerous exhibitions in various locations
2010: Held her first solo exhibition “Amatsukaze” at Takashimaya Art and Craft Salon (Kyoto)
2012: Selected for the “Young Kyoto Traditional Industry Designers Dispatch Program to Italy”; exhibited at the International Handicrafts Trade Fair (ARTI-GIANATO 2012) in Florence
2014: Awarded the Kyoto Mayor’s Prize at the 36th Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition
For more details, visit: https://www.amanoakemi.art/profile

天野明美プロフィール:
京都を拠点に活動する陶人形作家
1989 京都市立芸術大学美術学部彫刻科を卒業
1998 初グループ展をメキシコ・ハラパ市にて開催、以降、各所にて展覧会開催
2010 初個展“天風(あまつかぜ)”(高島屋美術工芸サロン・京都市)
2012 京の伝統産業若手デザイナーイタリア派遣事業に選出、フィレンツェ国際工芸品展(ARTI-GIANATO2012)出展
2014 第36回京焼・清水焼展にて京都市長賞受賞
詳しくは⇒https://www.amanoakemi.art/profile

Motoyasu Matsutani, Kyoto-based Photographer livening up the Osaka-Kansai Expo

As the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 approaches, neighboring Kyoto is buzzing with anticipation, preparing to leverage its rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty in support of this momentous event. The city eagerly awaits the economic benefits that will ripple through various industries, recognizing its pivotal role in the Expo's success.
As a photographer, I am dedicated to capturing Kyoto's vibrant spirit and unique charm during this historic period. Through my lens, I aim to document not just the city's scenic beauty, but also its dynamic energy as it engages with the global spotlight of the Expo, contributing to both its immediate impact and enduring legacy.
Kyoto continues to evolve as a premier destination, with endless possibilities in tourism development, luxury market expansion, and innovative branding strategies.

Motoyasu Matsutani, Photographer

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