We are pleased to announce an exhibition by ceramic artist Gaku Shakunaga on the second floor of KYO AMAHARE.
The theme of the exhibition is “Unnamed Egg”—objects that resemble eggs whose origins and owners are unknown.

This will be the first time Shakunaga-san’s sculptural works are presented at Amahare. We are eager to see what kind of atmosphere these pieces will create within the second floor of KYO AMAHARE.

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

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Exhibition Dates
December 12 (Fri), 2025 - January 13 (Tue), 2026
- No reservation required
- Closed on Wednesdays
- Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Artist On-Site Dates
December 12 (Fri), 2025         

Location
KYO AMAHARE @kyo_amahare
127 Aburaya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8063
TEL: 075-256-3280
E-mail: kyo@amahare.jp

 

Gaku Shakunaga

It was just before the 2020 exhibition in Shirokanedai when Mr. Gaku Shakunaga told us, “I would like to take on the challenge of creating sculptural works in the near future.”
Respecting his wish to reserve the name “Gaku Shakunaga” for presenting such sculptural pieces, his craft works—primarily tableware—will henceforth be introduced under the name “GAKU Ceramics.”

Now, five years later, this exhibition marks the very first to be held at Amahare under the name “Gaku Shakunaga.”

Object

In “Unnamed Egg” — Gaku Shakunaga × AMART, a variety of works shaped like eggs will be presented.
Among them are “âge,” a piece named after the French word for age or era; “gen,” meaning a profound black with a leather-like texture; and “mars,” titled after the planet Mars.

Each object reflects the distinct modes of expression Mr. Shakunaga has cultivated through his years of working in the realm of “utsuwa” (vessels). These works will come together to form a singular landscape within the space of KYO AMAHARE.

Detail

The textures that rise to the surface become even more striking as the works grow in scale, amplifying their presence. The inherent qualities of the material emerge with greater clarity, creating a captivating contrast with the delicate lines shaped by Mr. Shakunaga. It is a sculptural beauty that draws the viewer in.

Non-utilitarian

Among the Egg pieces, some reveal a hollow core when viewed from above. This commitment to “non-utilitarian” is both bold and symbolic of Mr. Shakunaga’s determination to pursue a new stage in his artistic practice. Something that resembles an egg—its origin unknown, its owner undefined. I am truly excited to see how these “Unnamed Eggs” will reside within the 130-year-old Kyomachiya.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.