EXHIBITION

Kansha. Ceramic Sculptures Inspired by Ancient Japan and Taíno Culture

“Kansha” is a Japanese word that means gratitude. In Japan, giving thanks involves recognizing the effort of others and paying attention to what has been given to us.

This exhibition is born from the desire to explore, through kansha, fundamental concepts of Japanese culture, together with concepts from Taíno culture also related to gratitude. The Japanese pieces are inspired by dogū and haniwa—ancestral ceramics linked to ritual and funerary practices—and symbolize invisible notions that have shaped Japanese sensibility over time. The Taíno pieces draw from the semí, which are sacred objects of Taíno culture that represented deities, nature spirits, or ancestors and occupied a central place in their worldview.

Kansha. Ceramic Sculptures Inspired by Ancient Japan and Taíno Culture
Kansha. Ceramic Sculptures Inspired by Ancient Japan and Taíno Culture
Kansha. Ceramic Sculptures Inspired by Ancient Japan and Taíno Culture

Anna Fornieles

Anna vive en Japón desde hace años, combina diariamente su pasión por el arte, los libros y la cerámica, creando piezas únicas que fusionan las culturas japonesa y mediterránea. En su taller Tougei Tocoton enseña estas técnicas con pasión y respeto hacia una tradición llena de belleza y significado.

Miguel Rivas

Miguel Rivas es un artista dominicano radicado en Barcelona. Como artista visual, realiza dibujos a grafito y pinturas en acrílico y tinta. Como ceramista y escultor, su obra nace del diálogo entre la materia y el gesto. En su práctica, la arcilla se convierte en un territorio de exploración donde cada forma aparece del encuentro entre la intuición, el tiempo y el fuego.

Date 2 de July, 2026 — 19 de July
Price Free
Requirements No requirements

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