My work “The Splash Moon” is selected as one of the finalists for the Biennal NQ Ceramic Awards 2020.

The Splash Moon (30 x 33 x 40 cm height), by Keiko Matsui
[Photography: Greg Piper Image Solution]

The Moon represents powerful feminine energy.

It signifies wisdom, intuition, birth, death, and a spiritual connection. I am allured by the moon for the reason that it is an eternally beautiful object.

The Splash Moon is a sculptural vessel combining strong Japanese aesthetics: WABI (subdued, austere beauty) SABI (rustic patina), and YOU-NO-BI (Beauty in utilitarian objects).

It endeavours to express the light (splashes of gold kintsugi pigment) and the darkness (dark bronze glaze running) of the moon while incorporating the shape of a female’s pudendum as a base.

The silver part on the base is not the shadow of the moon above, yet it is enticing the viewer to ponder.

You may feel like standing in the universe after contemplating this artwork by walking in a full circle.

Congratulations to the winners and all the finalists!

If anyone would like to purchase this one-off piece, please contact the gallery staff directly.

最後に、優勝者及び全てのファイナリストの皆さんおめでとうございます！

コロナ禍で大変な時期ですが、お近くにお越しの際はお立ち寄りくださると嬉しいです。又、この一点物の作品をご購入になりたい方は、ギャラリーまで直接お問い合わせくださいます様お願い致します。

DESTRUCTION, BEAUTY & HOPE @ Long Gallery, Montsalvat.

It has been heartbreaking to watch as the devastating bushfire crisis continues, therefore Montsalvat has decided to offer support in the form of a special fundraising exhibition entitled ’Destruction, Beauty & Hope’ to try and raise much needed funds for the appeal.

Montsalvat have invited artists to donate artworks for the exhibition with 100% of the sale of these artworks being donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Montsalvat will also be supporting the exhibition with a special opening in the Long Gallery on 1st February (2-4pm). All of which will go directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal and 100% of these donated funds will go directly to communities in need.

The exhibition will feature over 30 works from local and prominent artists such as visual artists Lewis Miller and Karen Hopkins, internationally renowned ceramicist Kevin White and award-winning designer jeweler Jeanette Dyke. As well as many of Montsalvat’s studio artists and local artists.

I have donated my kintsugi vase for this fundraising exhibition as a part of Montsalvat’s artists as well as newly arrived resident in VIC. Please pop in the Long Gallery!

年末から続くヴィクトリア州の山火事を支援する為に、モンサルヴァトがチャリティー展示会を行う事になりました。展示会のタイトルは”Destruction, Beauty & Hope”です。

モンサルヴァトは地域のアーティスト達に声をかけたところ、沢山の芸術作品の寄付が集まり、モンサルヴァト敷地内にあるロングギャラリーで１月２９日から３月６日まで作品の展示を行い、売り上げの全てがヴィクトリア州の山火事をサポートする為に寄付されます。

地域で著名な画家のルイス・ミラー氏をはじめ、モンサルヴァトからは、国際的に有名な陶芸家のケビン・ホワイト氏、数々の賞を受賞しているジュエリー・デザイナーのジャネット・ダイケ氏等、約３０人のローカルアーティストが参加しています。

私もモンサルヴァトのアーティストとして、また、新しいヴィクトリア州の住民として、金継ぎの黒の花器を寄付させて頂きました。是非、ロング・ギャラリーにお越し下さい。