Onishi Gallery is proud to present Heated colors, hammered forms: female metal artists of Japan, an exhibition highlighting the exceptional metalwork of women artists working within the field of kogei. Traditionally dominated by men due to its physical demands and historical ties to samurai culture, metalwork has been redefined by these artists through technical mastery and distinctive personal expression.

The exhibition features works by Osumi Yukie, Oshiyama Motoko, and Hagino Noriko, each of whom has forged a unique artistic language within this rigorous discipline. Their works demonstrate remarkable control of materials, including gold, silver, platinum, copper, lead, and distinctive Japanese alloys, revealing both strength and refinement in equal measure.

Through techniques such as casting, chiseling, and hammering, these artists bridge individual creativity with time-honored craftsmanship. Heated Colors, Hammered Forms celebrates not only technical excellence, but also the evolving role of women in reshaping and advancing the traditions of Japanese metalwork.