I just saw the list of pre-selected artists for the 55th Koguei Art Exhibition, released by Bunkyo. This time, my name is not among them.
A total of 442 works made it through the pre-selection stage — an impressive number that reflects the strength of contemporary ceramics.
I wish all the artists moving on to the next phase great success. The delivery of the selected works will take place on July 17 and 18. Final selection is scheduled for July 19, and the list of awarded artists will be announced on July 28. The exhibition will be open to the public from October 5 to 19, 2025.
I took part in this process with dedication and care. Even though I won't be moving forward in this edition, I continue on with even more drive to keep creating. This experience strengthens my path in ceramics.