The art EC site "Gekkan Bijutsu Plus" (operated by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha, Ltd. / Sun-Art Corporation, URL: https://plus.gekkanbijutsu.co.jp/) will hold its first special exhibition of the year, "Homage to Rinpa: Foil, Composition, and Decorative Beauty," for a limited period from January 15, 2026 (Thursday) to April 15, 2026 (Wednesday).
Special Exhibition "Homage to Rinpa"
About Special Exhibition "Homage to Rinpa: Foil, Composition, and Decorative Beauty"
Exhibition Name: Homage to Rinpa: Foil, Composition, and Decorative Beauty
Exhibition Period: January 15, 2026 (Thursday) to April 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
Venue: "Gekkan Bijutsu Plus" Special Exhibition Page (Online Exhibition)
https://plus.gekkanbijutsu.co.jp/collections/omaju-rinpa
Content: Exhibition and sale of 7 works by 3 artists themed around Rinpa
Price Range: ¥77,000 to ¥231,000 (tax included)
Featured Content: Exclusive interview columns with all participating artists
"Rinpa"—a lineage of decorative beauty that continues to symbolize Japanese aesthetics across the ages. This special exhibition "Homage to Rinpa" spotlights three female artists who inherit this traditional spirit while breathing contemporary sensibility into their work.
Sayaka Kasugai finds beauty in the deep character that silver foil acquires over time. Her expression vividly depicts the layering of transitory time and the natural principle of aging.
Kaori Naomi captures "light" from daily life and projects it into her works.
Keiko Yagi expresses realms beyond human knowledge through her art, bringing to light the powerful spirituality lurking within decoration.
The brilliance of gold and silver foil woven with bold composition creates three distinct interpretations of "Rinpa." Please enjoy this special collection unique to Gekkan Bijutsu Plus.
Highlights
Decorative Beauty of "Rinpa" Resonating Across Time
The brilliance of gold and silver foil and bold composition. Enjoy homages to Rinpa through 10 works by 3 artists that inherit traditional aesthetics while expressing them with contemporary sensibility.Unraveling the Familiar "Rinpa" Hidden Even in One-Yen Coins?
Art columns explain the philosophy of Rinpa that connects to the design of one-yen coins and contemporary logos. Understanding this "DNA of beauty" that has continued for 400 years deepens appreciation of the exhibited works.Artist Interviews Touching the Core of Creation
Exclusive interviews with all three exhibiting artists. By learning about their commitment to techniques, thoughts on Rinpa, and the stories behind their work creation, each expression becomes more vivid.
Participating Artists (In Japanese Alphabetical Order)
Sayaka Kasugai
Exhibited Works: "Toki Kanmurihana" and others
Biography:
2024 - Graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Japanese Painting
Currently in second year of Musashino Art University Graduate School of Art and Design, Master's Program in Fine Arts, Japanese Painting Course
2024 - Musashino Art University Graduation/Completion Exhibition, Japanese Painting Department Laboratory Award
2025 - Selected for the 110th Revived Inten Exhibition
September - "Musashino Art University Japanese Painting Department Souhei Iwata Seminar Exhibition JUNCTION" at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Main Store
November - "Gathering Stars" at Yokohama Takashimaya, and others
Kaori Naomi
Exhibited Works: "Sho wo Shinogu" and others
Biography:
1999 - Completed Master's Program in Painting, Japanese Painting Major, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Kyoto City University of Arts
2015 - "Living in Kyoto: The Beauty of Rinpa" at Kyoto Culture Museum
2018 - "Cherry Blossom Award Exhibition" at Go Sakura Museum, Tokyo
2020 - Selected for Monthly Bijutsu <Art New Talent Award Debut 2020>
2021 - Solo Exhibition at Gallery NEXT, Takashimaya Osaka Store
2022 - Group Satsu Exhibition (also '25) at Takashimaya Art Gallery (Osaka Store, Yokohama Store, Kyoto Store)
Keiko Yagi
Exhibited Works: "Konjiki Nami-zu"
Biography:
1986 - Born in Saga Prefecture
2009 - Graduated from University of Tsukuba, College of Art and Design, Japanese Painting Area
2018 - Semi-Grand Prix, Art New Talent Award Debut 2019
2020 - Keiko Yagi Solo Exhibition -introduction- at Gallery Wada (Ginza)
2021 - Keiko Yagi Japanese Painting Exhibition at Shibuya Tokyu Main Store
2022 - Keiko Yagi Exhibition at Gallery Wada (Ginza)
2024 - Keiko Yagi Japanese Painting Exhibition "Toki no Aiten" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and numerous group exhibitions
Exhibited Works (Selection)
"Toki Kanmurihana" by Sayaka Kasugai
"Sho wo Shinogu" by Kaori Naomi
"Konjiki Nami-zu" by Keiko Yagi
About Art EC Site "Gekkan Bijutsu Plus"
"Gekkan Bijutsu Plus" is an art sales and media service operated by "Gekkan Bijutsu" (Monthly Bijutsu), which has a 50-year history. In addition to introducing and selling works by diverse artists, it also offers abundant reading content such as columns and interviews.
