Miho Dohi's "buttai 34" is an installation featuring a pastel blue sphere with a textured surface, balanced atop a wooden structure with brass elements. Topped with entwined wires and cloth, the composition evokes both organic and industrial elements. Dohi's intuitive approach manifests through her use of diverse materials, creating a dynamic balance and inviting multiple interpretations. This piece exemplifies her quest to transform sculpture into a mysterious yet accessible form, challenging viewers to explore its tactile and visual complexities. ...
Miho Dohi shapes enigmatic sculptural forms that exist between object and living entity, drawing viewers into a space where materiality and intuition intertwine. Working with brass, copper, wood, cloth, paper, and paint, she develops “buttai”—a concept she coined to describe creations that defy fixed interpretation. Her creative process is intuitive and experimental, beginning with materials that resonate with her. She cuts, bends, and assembles these elements into dynamic compositions that balance precariously yet harmoniously, constantly exploring new shapes and relationships. Compact and complex, her sculptures offer a rich interplay of textures and volumes, encouraging engagement from multiple perspectives. Through her “buttai,” Dohi redefines sculpture as both mysterious and accessible, creating objects that challenge traditional boundaries and invite sensory discovery. ...
HAGIWARA PROJECTS is a contemporary art gallery based in Tokyo, founded in January 2013. The gallery focuses on presenting both emerging and established Japanese and international artists within a global context. Its program highlights artists who engage deeply with personal inquiry and contemporary discourse, offering work that resonates beyond surface novelty to form meaningful connections with viewers.
With 4–6 exhibitions annually—including solo shows, curated group exhibitions, and collaborations—HAGIWARA PROJECTS showcases a diverse roster that includes Miho Dohi, Shunsuke Imai, Maiko Jinushi, and Zak Prekop, while also introducing international artists such as Joanna Piotrowska, Alain Biltereyst, and Josua Abelow to Japanese audiences. ...
