Masaomi Raku graduated from the Graduate School of Art and Design at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2008. His work revolves around stone carving, where he strives to avoid dominating nature through artificial means. Instead, he seeks to harmoniously coexist with nature and form, translating this philosophy in his art. His personal motto is 'expression within stone, and nature alongside expression'
Raku’s sculptures do not impose artificial qualities onto the stone. The process of creating his work involves an understanding and respect for the material’s inherent properties. Each piece of stone guides its transformation, allowing the artist’s hand to collaborate with the material rather than dominate it. His works reflect a balance between the forces of nature and human expression, creating a dialogue between the two.
Notable solo exhibitions include ‘Sculptor Masaomi Raku Exhibition’ at the Kyoto Eki Art Museum and the Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum in 2017, ‘Masaomi Raku Solo Exhibition’ at Kamo-Wakeikazuchi Shrine in 2015, ‘Stone Tools: From Stone to Utensils’ in 2023, and 'Light Vessel' at ZENBI (Kagizen Art Museum) in 2024.
| Hours | Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
About
Pierre Marie Giraud
Pierre Marie Giraud specializes in unique and limited-edition pieces by international artists working in ceramics, glass and silver. Founded in Brussels in 2005, the gallery represents an exceptional group of over thirty emerging, mid-career and established artists from Europe, North America, Japan and Africa, and regularly showcases their work in both solo and thematic exhibitions. The minimalist and light-filled interiors of the gallery, which is housed in an elegant nineteenth-century townhouse, reflect Giraud's considered approach towards the presentation and appreciation of contemporary applied art. At the same time, the spaces are domestic in scale, which reinforces the link between art and everyday life. The gallery is known for exhibiting only the very best and most original makers, and work that embodies conceptual, technical and aesthetic innovation. Pierre Marie Giraud is internationally recognized for his unparalleled expertise in ceramics. He regularly advises European and American museums on collection acquisitions and curatorial issues, and collaborates with a number of institutions on the promotion of contemporary ceramics.
