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Golden Crane Society Reception for Subtle Intimacy: Here and There

Portland Japanese Garden will host an evening reception on opening night of Subtle Intimacy: Here and There.

Join us to celebrate the exhibition of Japan Institute’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki, who will exhibit her site-specific works inspired by the natural beauty of Portland Japanese Garden. Sasaki, who works primarily in glass, is known for her meticulous studies of the environment around her.

Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

This event is by invitation only.

Learn about the exhibition:

After two seasonal residencies in Portland, Japan Institute’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki, will exhibit her site-specific works inspired by the natural beauty of Portland Japanese Garden in an exhibition titled Subtle Intimacy: Here and There.

Japan Institute’s first Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Photo by Meg Nanna.

Sasaki, who works primarily in glass, is known for her meticulous studies of the environment around her. Her work contemplates the stories of people and places and how encounters with plants and the weather can evoke a sense of intimacy and familiarity even in a foreign place. Sasaki aims to create immersive and multi-sensory experiences through her glass art installations that invite viewers to explore their own relationship with the natural world.  

Sasaki firing glass art at Bullseye Glass Co. Photo by Quincy Woo

Reception Sponsors:

Special thanks to our Supporting Partner, Bullseye Glass.


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WHERE IS THIS EVENT HAPPENING?

Pavilion

The Pavilion Gallery is used for exhibitions and special events. Architectural features include shoji (translucent paper panels) and verandas that connote the integration of house and garden. The overlook offers a spectacular view of Mt. Hood to the east.