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 As Dreamed by Clay 10 April 2010 - 4 July 2010 This exhibition explores the richness of ceramic expression through exhibits organized under three themes. For each theme, the exhibition period is divided into earlier and later parts, with each part featuring different exhibits, allowing visitors to experience the delight of both modern and contemporary ceramics. Gallery II, Room A The Splendor of Western-style Ceramic Tableware Tableware by renowned European manufacturers, as well as excellent examples of tableware made in Japan will be showcased, with an emphasis on tea services, which represent the epitome of elegant porcelain tableware. Part 1 will feature Meissen, Sevres and other European porcelain dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries, and Japanese-made tableware such as Nishiura porcelain, which was exported extensively during the period. Part 2 will survey the subsequent development of modern design by looking at the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Mori Masahiro and other industrial designers, who became increasingly leading players in tableware design. Gallery II, Room B A Forest of Small Objets Visitors will find both stillness (death) and movement (life) in this "forest," where various objets coexist and resonate with one another, and at the same time weave their unique stories. This themed display will focus on works that tell their distinct stories, and eloquently communicate their creators' thoughts and ideas through form, color and conveyed imagery. Throughout Parts 1 and 2, visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate poetic works that embody transience and energy in their small forms. Gallery II, Rooms C and D "Iki" as Expressed in Vessels Utsuwa (vessels) vary in function and decorative techniques. But instead of such individual components, this themed display will focus on aspects of "iki" (lit., "chic" or "stylish") in vessels created by ceramic artists. Part 1 will feature female artists active in recent years, looking at their graceful, elegant, and sometimes surprisingly bold expressions. Part 2 will focus on the beauty of silhouettes, highlighting the highly refined world of utsuwa.
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