Exhibition｜gallery VOICE

Exhibition: The Forms of Ceramics, Focusing on Works from the Ushida Collection

Pottery design　

- Focusing on works from the Ushida Collection -

What the participating artists in this exhibition have in common is that, despite their diverse backgrounds in terms of age, gender, place of origin, and the circumstances and values that led them to become involved with pottery, they are all strongly drawn to the material of "clay" and have continued to engage with it. Furthermore, while they are moved by the charm of the material during the creative process, they also face frustrations and conflicts when things don't go as planned, but they continue to create as if in dialogue with the clay.

This exhibition focuses on the allure of ceramics, born from the materials that each artist has pursued as a common thread, while taking into account their diverse backgrounds.

We hope that visitors will be able to experience the charm of "ceramic form" that each artist is so particular about through their works.

Period: April 4 (Sat) - May 24 (Sun) 2026
Closed on Wednesdays(excluding holidays)
【free entrance】

Exhibiting artists: Takashi Inokura, Yuri Ogino, Tsutomu Kato, Tomoya Kato, Kenji Gomi, Tomomi Tanaka, Harumi Nakajima, Saki Nakatani, Akito Morino, Yap Min Hui, Ljubica Jocic Knezevic

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June's exhibition: Thoughts on vessels, forms that speak.

The vessel of thought – the form of speech –

Generally speaking, the concept of a vessel, whether it's a handcrafted piece or an industrial product, is seen as a form based on practicality and function.

On the other hand, in the expression of ceramics, there are artists who choose the form of "vessel" not necessarily for the purpose of use, but as a medium for form and concept.

This exhibition aims to explore the breadth and significance of the concept of form in ceramics by examining ways of self-expression that transcend the realm of "vessels."

Period: June 6 (Sat) - August 2 (Sun) 2026
Closed on Wednesdays(excluding holidays)
【free entrance】

Exhibiting Artists: Hideki Goto, Katsuko Nakajima, Junpei Hiraoka, Souko Fukumoto

Past Exhibitions Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute Graduation Exhibition 2026

Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute Graduation Exhibition 2026

Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute Graduation Exhibition 2026

We will be holding a graduation exhibition of works by 18 students (※1) from the 67th Design Course and Technical Course of Tajimi City Ceramic Design Institute, and 10 students (※2) from the 23nd Ceramics Lab.

For more information about the graduation exhibition, please visit the Tajimi Ceramic Design Institute website.
https://www.city.tajimi.lg.jp/ishoken/05_event/event.html#graduationexhibition

Period: February 13th (Friday) - 23th (Monday, national holiday), 2026
*Closed on Wednesdays (except public holidays)
Research student days in the gallery: February 13th, 14th, and 15th
Closed on Wednesdays

■Graduation exhibition by research students (※1)
Venue: Tajimi City Cultural Atelier gallery VOICE
10: 00-18: 00　
Touto Sozoukan 3F, 5-9-1 Honmachi, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture

Ceramics Lab Graduation Exhibition (※2)
Venue: Yamanohana / Shinmachi Building 1.2 floors
11:00-18:00　
1-2-8 Shinmachi, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
https://yama-no-hana.com/

【free entrance】