The "Sculptor Raku Masaomi" exhibition, featuring stone sculptor Raku Masaomi, will be held from January 2 to 17, 2017, at the "Eki" Kyoto Museum of Art on the 7th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan in the Kyoto Station Building. Born as the second son of Raku Kichizaemon, the 15th generation head of the Raku family, a tea bowl maker with a history spanning over 450 years in Kyoto, Raku Masaomi currently works as a stone sculptor, creating abstract works using black granite (Zimbabwe Black from Africa) with a unique sensibility. The exhibition will feature approximately 25 pieces, from past works to new works, including his first work using marble. True to Raku's sculptural philosophy of "expression in stone, and nature with expression," visitors can enjoy the mystical world he creates without dominating. In addition, gallery talks featuring Raku himself will be held on January 7, 2017, from 2:00 PM, and on January 8, 2017, from 11:00 AM, for 30 minutes each.
【Exhibition Information】
"Sculptor Raku Masaomi Exhibition"
Venue: Museum "Eki" KYOTO
Address: Kyoto Station Building, Higashishiokojicho, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates: January 2nd - 17th, 2017
Time: 10:00 - 20:00 (until 20:30 on January 2nd, 3rd, and 11th)
Admission: Adults 800 yen (600 yen), high school and university students 600 yen (400 yen), elementary and junior high school students 400 yen (200 yen) *Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets, MI Card and R West Japan Group company cardholders, and groups of 10 or more
Open every day during the exhibition period