: Reflecting a renewed interest and appreciation for the preeminent
designer and architect George Nakashima, the largest exhibition
of works by the artist to be mounted in more than a decade is
currently on view at the Japanese American National Museum.
"George Nakashima: Nature, Form & Spirit" features 50 iconic
examples of the artist's furniture and designs created from 1943
until his death in 1990.
Intended as a tribute to his achievements as a woodworker and
artist, the exhibition features his highest quality furniture
that is illustrative of his innovative and distinctive style. The
pieces exemplify his creative vocabulary, characterized by works
utilizing slabs of free-edged wood that allow the material's
natural features to ultimately determine the design. Benches,
tables, chairs and cabinets from the private collection of the
Nakashima family are featured, along with important examples from
other private collections nationwide. Photographs, sketches,
prints and archival materials bring the exhibition full circle.
