The artist’s conceptual approach differs from Eastern ceramic traditions and Alabama’s historical connections, as seen in Clay Body. Masaomi Yasunaga (Mah•sa•oh•me Ya•su•nah•ga) is a third-generation student of Sodeisha (so•DAY•shah), a post-war avant-garde movement. Translating to “Crawling through Mud Association,” the style counters simple forms used in daily Japanese life. With more than 40 sculptures, the exhibition showcases his ability to push what is possible.
This is Yasunaga’s first solo museum exhibition in the United States.melting vessel, 2021
Glaze, colored glaze, slip, underglaze color, and kaolin Private collection, New York
untitled, 2021
Glaze, colored slip, granite, and kaolin Collection of Eleanor and Bobby Cayre, New York
vessel fused with stone, 2021
Glaze, colored slip, granite, and kaolin Museum purchase with funds provided by the Milton J. and Hellen R. Alexander Endowment
Taiwan, 2014
Glaze and sand Collection of Tyler Britt and Sonja Mauro
melting vessel, 2019
Glaze, clay, and copper wire Raulee Marcus Collection
fused vessels, 2021
Glaze, colored glaze, colored slip, and kaolin Collection of Thomas H. Lee and Ann Tenebaum, New York
shredded bark of tree, 2022
Glaze, colored glaze, slip, copper, and kaolin Loaned courtesy of Lisson Gallery
melting vessel, 2022
Glaze, colored glaze, slip, copper, colored slip, kaolin, and silver leaf Loaned courtesy of Lisson Gallery
molted shell, 2021
Glaze, colored glaze, colored slip, and titanium oxide Loaned courtesy of Lisson Gallery