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Matt Allison, Reid Ozaki
"In Praise of Shadows"
   
June 29 - July 26, 2013 
 

 

KOBO Gallery
(at Higo)
Japantown/International District
604 South Jackson Street  
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206)381-3000
  
  

Matt Allison
Reid Ozaki
"In Praise of Shadows"
  
Opening reception:
Saturday, June 29, 5-7pm
  
   
Two kindred spirits, colleagues and two friends come together to celebrate their recent work.

  Allison and Ozaki
  


Matt Allison began his formal education in art by focusing on painting and drawing but was soon seduced by the tactility and plasticity of ceramics and developed a particular affinity for the Japanese aesthetic. After completing his Master's degree, to satisfy his interest in both living abroad and in the Japanese aesthetic, Matt traveled to Japan and continued his graduate studies in clay at the Tokyo National University of Fine Art. Matt returned to the Northwest to establish his studio practice and to teach in the arts.

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Reid Ozaki began his encounter with clay at the University of Puget Sound. He was influenced by his teachers F. Carlton Ball and Kenneth D. Stevens and visiting artist Frederick L. Olsen. Carlton's enthusiasm for clay got him into ceramics. From Fred Olsen he learned many of the techniques he uses today. Ken Steven's work was what he aspired to, an emphasis on careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Reid's long-standing interest in traditional Japanese arts has also influenced his work greatly. After graduate studies, he established his practice and continues to teach in the Art Department at the Tacoma Community College.

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KOBO, a Japanese word that means studio, featuring art, craft and design.
 
   
KOBO Gallery at Higo
 Upcoming events and exhibits
 

Ben Waterman  
Matt Allison 
Reid Ozaki  
June 29 - July 26, 2013 
Opening reception - Saturday, June 29, 5-7pm
"In Praise of Shadows", Two kindred spirits, colleagues and two friends come together to celebrate their recent work.


Etsuko Ichikawa
Koichi Ichikawa      

August 22 - September 21, 2013
Opening reception - Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm 

"The line that runs through

 - conversations of father & daughter-"

   

 

KOBO, a Japanese word that means studio, featuring art, craft and design. 

 

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