Gallery Reception: Sayaka Imai

Origami isn’t the only way Japanese artisans have transformed ordinary paper into something extraordinary.

Shortly after modern paper arrived in Japan in the 7th century, kiri-e papercutting artists began experimenting with how slicing sections away could allow light and shadow to create works of incredible detail.

Now, Sayaka Imai continues that tradition of addition by subtraction with her latest exhibition at the Frederick Harris Gallery.

Though the self-taught Osaka native began her kiri-e career in 2010, Imai’s pieces lack nothing in technical depth.

Through August 5, her exhibition and the innumerable details left by every twist of her knife beg intimate inspection.

Gallery Exhibition

• Jul 9–Aug 5

Gallery Reception

• 6:30–7:30pm
• Free
• Open to adults, invitees and Members only

Meet the Artist

• Saturdays & Sundays from Jul 9: 2–8pm
• Kiri-e demonstration: 3–5pm