Soaring Voices. Recent Ceramics by Women from Japan

An exhibition featuring 86 works by 25 contemporary female artists, ‘Soaring Voices’ celebrates the rich and innovative ceramic culture of Japan. It’s a demonstration of the transition in Japanese society toward individual women artists being recognized in a realm traditionally held by men. The ceramics provide contemporary interpretations of a traditional art form through a range of motifs that are inspired from the natural world, dance movements from Noh Theater, and kimono patterns of the Edo period. A social commentary is put forth, whether it is beauty defined or an exploration between East and West.