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In Japanese culture, we
speak of the Zen word Tesseki Shin, which means an iron will or a
steadfast resolution. As evidenced in their response to the recent
devastating earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese people have dealt with the
aftermath while demonstrating this iron will and firm resolution to
recover.
To honor this iron will and
resilient spirit, Iwasawa Oriental Art hosted an exhibition of the stone
sculpture works of Ken Matsumoto from May 12 to June 30, 2011.
Ken has
generously agreed to donate 10% of this event's profit to support the
Japan Relief Fund.
We co-hosted an artist
talk and reception with Japan Society of Northern California on June
4th, with 50% of the proceeds going to the Japan
Society of Northern California's Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
Learn more about donating to the
Japan relief fund through the Consulate General in San Francisco
More of Ken's work may be
seen
online at the Object Art Gallery.
Ken is a well-established
and respected sculptor who holds a Masters of Fine Arts degree in
sculpture from San Jose State University. His extensive track record
includes solo and group exhibitions throughout California since the
mid-1980's.
His work has appeared at
numerous galleries and shows, and has been showcased at a number of
large corporate and government institutions, including Apple Computer,
Hewlett-Packard, Syntex, Saks Fifth Avenue, Price Waterhouse, the City
of San Jose, the City of Sacramento, Merrill Lynch. He has been profiled
in numerous publications including the San Jose Mercury News, the
Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Tribune, Artweek, and Art
and Antique Collector.
Read Ken's
complete resume and list of accomplishments.
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