Masako Miki / MATRIX 273

January 9–April 28, 2019

A magical installation inspired by Shinto beliefs and the shape-shifting beings of Japanese folklore.

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  • Masako Miki: Karakasa-obake (umbrella ghost), 74 x 21 x 21 in.; Ungaikyo (possessed mirror), 25 1/2 x 35 x 10 in.; and Kinoko (mushroom ghost), 38 x 34 x 19 in.; all 2018; wool on foam, walnut and wenge wood; courtesy of the artist and CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions.

  • Masako Miki: Hitotsume-kozō (one-eyed goblin), 2018; wool on foam, walnut wood; 46 x 59 x 11 in.; courtesy of the artist and CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions.

  • Masako Miki: Abumi-guchi (stirrup mouth furry ghost), 2018; wool on foam, walnut wood; 53 1/2 x 48 x 29 in.; courtesy of the artist and CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions.

  • Masako Miki: Kuchisake-onna (Mouth tear woman), 2018; wool on foam, cherry wood; 42 x 71 x 13 in.; courtesy of the artist and CULT Aimee Friberg Exhibitions.

  • Masako Miki: Installation view of Forest of Yokai at Watermill Center, New York, 2018; wool and industrial blue foam; dimensions variable; courtesy of the artist.

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  • Friday, January 18, 1–5 PM (artist will be present 1–3 PM)

    Women's March Poster Workshop with the BAMPFA Art Lab and Masako Miki

    Join MATRIX 273 artist Masako Miki at Untitled, San Francisco and create a poster for the 2019 Women's March.

    Offsite workshop

  • Wednesday, January 16, 12 PM

    Artist’s Talk: Masako Miki

    The MATRIX artist talks about Shinto traditions in Japan and how they have manifested in her felt sculptures and installation work.

  • Saturday, January 12, 11:30 AM–1 PM or 1–2:30 PM

    Gallery + Studio: Roving Wool-Roving Characters

    With Masako Miki’s bright colors and squishy forms as inspiration, make your own creatures from felt, fabric, and found objects.

    For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s)