Hiroshi Yamano

HIROSHI YAMANO Scene of Japan

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HIROSHI YAMANO Scene of Japan

Hiroshi Yamano’s elegant tableaus depict nature at its most serene and reflective.

The artist has described his desire to imbue these works with the essence of the Japanese natural world, especially the rhythms of the seasons. He displays a keen sense for minute detail; from the stamens of the flowers to the tail feathers of the birds, now, the main characters in these dreamy narratives. Hiroshi employs his signature application of metal leaf that is fused to the sides of the vessels to bring a pictorial quality to the work.

I am very proud to present Hiroshi Yamano’s fourth exhibition at this gallery and we sincerely thank the artist and his crew for all of their efforts on behalf of this show.

Ken Saunders

From East To West “Scene of Japan” #64, 2011 5 1/2 x 10 5/8 x 11 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #21, 2010 5 x 18 x 16 inches

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“My country’s seasons are clearly defined. For the Japanese, enjoying each season is very important. Spring brings cherry blossoms, and summer is the season of water. With fall the leaves become red, and with winter comes white snow. Each season has its own flowers, birds, fishes, and foods. I enjoy the quiet, soft and mellow Japanese seasons. As I walk with my dog along the forest near my home, I experience an inner quiet and fullness. These peaceful moments when I can let my mind wander are dear to me. I want to share these precious moments with others through my new series of works, “Scene of Japan.” I hope you will enjoy them.”

Hiroshi Yamano

From East To West “Scene of Japan” #37, 2010 11 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #24, 2010 3 1/2 x 23 x 20 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #63, 2011 5 1/2 x 12 5/8 x 11 3/8 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #38, 2010 5 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #60, 2011 13 3/4 x 16 x 16 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #55, 2011 2 3/4 x 13 3/4 x 13 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #19, 2010 4 x 21 x 21 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #26, 2010 5 1/8 x 16 7/8 x 15 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #59, 2011 19 5/8 x 17 1/8 x 16 1/8 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #54, 2011 3 3/8 x 14 1/8 x 13 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #53, 2011 3 3/4 x 16 7/8 x 15 3/8 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #61, 2011 6 3/4 x 17 3/8 x 14 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #65, 2011 5 3/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #20, 2010 5 x 21 x 15 inches

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From East To West “Scene of Japan” #62, 2011 8 5/8 x 11 1/4 x 9 7/8 inches

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HIROSHI YAMANO Born: 1956 Fukuoka, Japan EDUCATION 1981 B.A. Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan 1982 California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA, USA 1984 Tokyo Glass Art Institute, Tokyo, Japan 1989 M.F.A. Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA SELECTED COLLECTIONS Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine, WI, USA Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA, USA Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, USA Gerald L. Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art, Yerevan, Armenia Grand Crystal Museum, Taipei, Taiwan Kurokabe Glass Museum, Nagahama, Japan Lowe Art Museum, Miami, FL, USA Museum of American Glass, Millville, NJ, USA Museum of Arts and Crafts, Itami, Japan Rochester Institute of Technology Library, Rochester, NY, USA Winter Park City Hall, Winter Park, FL, USA Potash Corporation, Northbrook, IL, USA Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA, USA Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA, USA AWARDS 1989 2nd Prize, 100 American Craftsmen, Buffalo, NY, USA 1990 Best of Show, Winter Park Festival, Winter Park, FL, USA 1991 Rakow Award, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, USA 1993 Asahi Newspaper Company Prize, Glass in Japan, Tokyo ,Japan 1994 Town Prize, Japan Modern Glass Art Exhibition, Notojima, Japan 2004 Osaka Prefecture Governor Prize, Osaka Kogei Exhibition, Japan 2005 NHK Prize, Osaka Kogei Exhibition, Osaka, Japan 2005 Jurors Award Habatat Galleries Michigan 33rd Annual International Invitational, Royal Oak, MI, USA 2007 Midland Museum Award of Excellence, 35th Annual International Invitational, Royal Oak, Mi, USA

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