Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan

Onishi Gallery is proud to present Heated Colors, Hammered Forms: Female Metal Artists of Japan, an exhibition highlighting the metalwork of women. Female metal artists have triumphed in a field of kogei traditionally dominated by men as it requires physical strength and is closely tied to samurai culture. Featuring Osumi Yukie, Oshiyama Motoko, and Hagino Noriko, the exhibition showcases masterful works in gold, silver, platinum, copper, lead, and distinctive Japanese alloys. Through techniques such as casting, chiseling, and hammering, these artists unite individual expression and time-honored craftsmanship.