Boise, ID - This exhibition features an extensive representation of Jun Kaneko’s work in ceramic sculpture, drawings and paintings over the past two decades. Mainly identified as a sculptor, Jun Kaneko also works in glass, textiles, bronze, paper and canvas. Born in Japan and currently residing in Omaha, Nebraska, Kaneko is internationally recognized as being at the forefront of the ceramics movement. On exhibition November 29, 2008 through February 8, 2009.

Known for the ambitious scale of his ceramics projects his massive tapered forms called, dangos, which translates as dumplings in Japanese, can be as much as eleven feet high and weigh thousands of pounds. Kaneko is one of the few artists in modern history to attempt clay pieces of such size and weight. Kaneko’s work is engaged in serious explorations of order and disorder, simplicity and complexity deliberate action and spontaneity.

Organized by Jun Kaneko Studio, Omaha, Nebraska.Tour Development by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services, Kansas City, Missouri