Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to host “Meet the Artist in the Gallery” with famed Japanese jewelry designer Maeda Asagi on Saturday, November 4, from 11am to 1pm.
Visitors are invited to meet Ms. Maeda who, along with Morikami’s Japanese art curator Carla Stansifer, will present her new exhibit, Stories on the Planet: Jewelry of Maeda Asagi, on public view from November 4 through April 7, 2024. The exhibit highlights over 50 pieces of her work including Stories on the Planet, a wearable piece of art portraying 32 cities in 28 countries and consisting of eight removable brooches combined to make one necklace.
Additionally, three lucky museum guests will have a chance to win a personalized sketch by Maeda Asagiwhich will feature a piece of jewelry based on one’spersonal story. Museumgoers are also encouraged to create and display their own works of art in the gallery’s Creativity Center. Art materials are provided at no charge.
Meet the Artist in the Gallery is a free event with paid admission. For more information, visit morikami.org/event/exhibition-opening-stories-on-the-planet.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
About “Stories on the Planet: Jewelry of Maeda Asagi” Exhibit
Maeda Asagi’s works depict everyday life, momentous occasions, and celebrations, occurring simultaneously worldwide. Maeda is a consummate storyteller who describes highly detailed narratives in her compositions. These compositions are meticulously constructed sculptures that also serve as jewelry. Fashioned from wood, Plexiglas, resin, enamel, silver, gold, and semiprecious and precious stones, she engraves and paints her works with thoughtful narratives about family and society. Over 50 pieces will be on view in the Morikami Museum gallery. The brilliant technical skills of the artist are evident in the wearability and comfort of her collection. It is the poetry and rhythm of her designs that bring together the world to make us realize all is really one.This exhibition is presented by the Morikami Museum, and organized by Mobilia Gallery, with support from Henri &Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.
