“Vases and Vessels”.

The exhibition for LACA will be focused mainly on the concept of the vase through a series of works by Japanese artists: a wide range of art pieces will illustrate the debate on the issue of functionality, aesthetic values and how conceptual ideas might prevail on other visual or tactile aspects. Focusing on different material and thanks to the showcased objects that will span from ceramics to pure lacquer and glass, ESH gallery hopes to visualize this debate that strongly animates the contemporary art and craft environment.

Established in 2014, ESH Gallery represents international artists whose work engages the concept of space and natural elements. With an emphasis on contemporary ceramics, metalwork, glass and organic materials (such as paper and lacquer), ESH’s artists use traditional techniques, crossing the boundaries between art and design.

Special attention on Japanese aesthetics ideas has been the focus of the majority of shows held at the gallery since its inception. The gallery works with international artists, many Loewe Craft Prize finalists including Takeshi Igawa, Yoshiaki Kojiro, Michal Fargo, also Fuku Fukumoto, Shinya Tanoue, Akio Niisato and Oki Izumi whose artworks are held in major museums around the globe.