GROUP EXHIBITION

Having come of age during the sensitive period of transition from childhood to adulthood, ​​ Spilliaert grew up navigating the fluctuations of cultural identity. She possesses a deep sensitivity toward nature, animals, the body, and gender while she is strongly drawn to the stories and histories of land and peoples. These interests form the foundation of her creative practice, giving rise to a distinctive—and at times humorous—worldview that transcends various boundaries and resonates with collective consciousness and ancestral roots.

This exhibition features ​​six works that chart ​​Spilliaert creative path, highlighted by ​​the ceramic sculpture Spruit‑​​Stamboom (Sprout / Family Tree), first shown in Belgium in 2021, together with a selection of early drawings. To echo the corporeality and vital energy that underpin her practice, we are also presenting works by Masato Kobayashi, Naofumi Maruyama, Anju Michele, Ritsue Mishima, Yoriko Takabatake, and Shigeo Toya.

This year, ShugoArts celebrates its 25th anniversary. Over the years, we have held approximately 180 exhibitions and walked alongside many artists. Some things change with time, while others remain constant—but the work of the gallery continues steadily, and through the expressions of artists, new possibilities are always being opened. We invite you to look forward to the fresh emergence that Clara Spilliaert’s work brings forth.