Gallery show:
植松永次 / Eiji Uematsu

April 1 (Thu) - May 22 (Sat), 2021

泥の花 / Mud Flowers 2006
Koumi-machi Kougen Museum of Art, Nagano
Photography: Yuichi Ihara

Gallery 38 is pleased to present a selection of works by Eiji Uematsu, which features Mud Flower (2006) from the exhibition SOIL/FIRE at Koumimachi Kogen Museum of Art.

Since the beginning of his artistic career in the 1970s, Uematsu has produced a wide range of works unrestrained by the existing frameworks and methodologies such as fine art and ceramics. The texture of the clay, the serendipitous cracks, and the distinct colors that highlight traces of fire seem to convey the excitement of the artist, who is impressed by the outcome that emerges from his dialogue with the materials of the earth. Uematsu often says that he would like the viewers to see the texture of the soil and feel the importance of nature rather than his own expression. The shapes Uematsu finds in the soil remind us of the precious scenery and time that we might have overlooked. 

We hope that more people will take this opportunity to experience his works to relate to and recall their own nostalgic memories, as well as understand nearly 50 years of Uematsu’s unchanged and sincere attitude towards working with the soil.

Exhibition detail:

Gallery show: 
“ 植松永次 / Eiji Uematsu “

Date: April 1 (thu) - May 22 (sat), 2021
Open: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays ONLY
Hours : 12:00 - 19:00
*The artist will be at the gallery on:  April 17 (sat)
 There may be irregular changes without notice. Please kindly check our website and SNS page before visiting.

Closed on: 
Sunday to Wednesday / National Holidays
* If you wish to visit on the days the gallery is closed, please contact us in advance.
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