Masako Ishizuka Exhibition

Mizukagami — Water Mirror

Water is life.
The mirror is light.

The Water Mirror is a place where the world dissolves into one.

Landscapes beyond our reach reveal themselves through the fleeting transformations of existence — mysteries we encounter in moments of wonder.

It is a vision on the scale of the cosmos, something that exists between the visible and the invisible, an essence that permeates all things.

A painting is a mirror reflecting the heart.

The artist is an artisan who polishes that mirror.

As I encounter the many different voices and interpretations that people bring to my paintings, I find myself reflecting:

A mirror polished to its finest holds the most radiant light and reflects the most joyful heart.

It is the eternal homeland of the soul.

Water is life.
The mirror is light.

Now, the mirror of the heart opens.

About the Exhibition

Water Mirror, the theme of this exhibition, explores a world that exists between the visible and the invisible. Through the brilliance of life hidden within everyday landscapes and the mysterious union of light and darkness, Masako Ishizuka invites us to look beyond what we see. At the heart of the exhibition are three new large-scale works from the Water Mirror series, accompanied by a total of 10 works in oil painting, watercolor, and drawing. We warmly invite you to experience this exhibition in person.

About the Artist

Masako Ishizuka (石塚雅子) — Painter

In the 1990s, Ishizuka established a distinctive visual language through monochromatic abstract paintings inspired by visions of whirlpools and water. In 2000, she returned to her artistic roots, beginning a practice of painting directly from observation. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011, she encountered what she describes as a great light, leading her toward a richly colored artistic expression that moves from darkness toward illumination. Since her first solo exhibition in 1990, Ishizuka has continued to exhibit independently at galleries and venues throughout Japan. In September 2027, she will present a two-person exhibition with her husband, sculptor Toshio Kojima, at Gallery Yusai in Nara.

November 1–29, 2026
7artscafe, Yokohama

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