Kay Sekimachi: Geometries
May 28–October 24, 2021
This survey spans the innovative career of Kay Sekimachi, whose experimental objects fold together art and craft, found and made, and Japanese and American artistic traditions.
Read full description
-
Kay Sekimachi: Ikat Box, 1989; linen, acrylic paint, and wood; 11 3/4 x 8 in.; collection of Forrest L. Merrill. Photo: Lee Fatheree.
-
Kay Sekimachi: Katsura, 1971; nylon monofilament; 43 x 15 x 13 in.; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Foundation purchase, George and Dorothy Saxe Endowment Fund.
- Upcoming
Films - Past
Films - Past
Events
Past Events
-
Saturday, October 9, 12:30 PMVirtual Gallery + Studio: Lines & Volumes: Paper Map Bowls
Inspired by the volumes and lines in Kay Sekimachi’s art, use maps of the Bay Area to make connections between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms with artist Melissa Sarris.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
-
Presented Saturday, July 10, 12:30 PMVirtual Gallery + Studio: Found-Textures Weaving
Learn the technique of frottage as you experiment with surface design and weaving, inspired by the art of Kay Sekimachi.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)
-
Presented Thursday, May 27, 1 PM PDTIndira Allegra, Josh Faught, and Jenelle Porter on Kay Sekimachi: Lineage, Legacy, and Weaving
Artists Indira Allegra and Josh Faught talk with Jenelle Porter, guest curator of Kay Sekimachi: Geometries, about how Sekimachi has impacted their approaches to working with fiber and about the history of teaching and learning weaving in the Bay Area.
-
Presented Saturday, May 8, 12:30 PM PDTVirtual Gallery + Studio: Mixed-Media Takarabako
Make your own beautiful takarabako (treasure-chest box) from a simple pattern and materials found at home in this workshop with artist Beth Krebs.
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)