Media Release
For Immediate Release | March 5, 2025
Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio
Exhibition
Explore Japanese craft from a fresh perspective with The Japan Foundation, Sydney’s upcoming exhibition Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio. Showcasing three craft practices from different regions of Japan, this exhibition highlights the dynamism and resilience of artisans, who continually innovate to ensure the relevance of their craft practices in contemporary Japan, and beyond.
Curated by Olivier Krischer, Kathryn Hunyor and Bic Tieu and designed by Rina Bernabei, this exhibition features craft practices including a ceramic artist from Karatsu (Yukiko Tsuchiya), a maki-e lacquerware company originally from Wajima, now based in Kanazawa (Hikoju Maki-e Co. Ltd.), and a sashiko needlework collective turned ‘brand’ from Ōtsuchi (Ōtsuchi Sashiko).
These distinct practices and stories reflect the diverse contexts through which Japanese craft traditions are expressed today. From objects prized for their precious materials and technical mastery, through to garments or vessels of everyday functional beauty, these practices are just a few examples of how craft traditions have developed in fresh and meaningful ways.
Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio will be held at The Japan Foundation Gallery from April 11 to September 27, 2025.
ARTISTS
Yukiko Tsuchiya
Hikoju Makie
Ōtsuchi Sashiko
Header image: Hikoju Makie
Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio
April 11 – September 27, 2025
Explore Japanese craft from a fresh perspective in this exhibition, which showcases the stories of three craft practices from different regions of Japan.
Held at The Japan Foundation Gallery.
EXHIBITION
OPENING RECEPTION
April 11, 2025
6-8pm
Opening address at 6:30pm
Join us on April 11 (Friday) for the opening of Crafting Life: Stories from the Japanese Studio. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.
Held at The Japan Foundation, Sydney. No bookings required.
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Gallery Hours
Mon–Thu: 10am–6pm
Fri: 10am–6pm
Sat: 11am–4pm
Closed on Sundays and public holidays
Venue
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
Admission
Exhibition entry is free.
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