International contributions to the Japan Suiseki Exhibition

One of the remarkable aspects of the Japan Suiseki Exhibition is that all of the stones on display were from Japan. This included a number of stones of Japanese origin that returned to Japan for the exhibition. The contributors included some of the better known suiseki enthusiasts outside of Japan – people who have worked hard to promote the art and have contributed greatly to its popularity around the world.

Kamuikotan ishi, “Homeland” – Hideko Metaxas

Sajigawa ishi – Larry and Nina Ragle

Kamogawa beninagashi ishi – Martin Pauli

Tamagawa ishi – William N. Valavanis

Setagawa ishi – Tom Elias

Seigaku ishi – stone and outstanding daiza by Sean L. Smith

Chikuzen maguro ishi – Wil

Touring the exhibit was a treat – I feel lucky to have seen so many great stones in a single venue, and it was great to feel the excitement that was shared by suiseki veterans and casual visitors alike. The event makes it easy to understand the appeal of collecting beautiful and interesting stones. It also makes me excited about future such events.

Kamogawa ishi

Sajigawa ishi

Neo kikka seki

Kamuikotan ishi

Setagawa ishi

Kurokamo ishi

Setagawa ishi

In addition to stones, the exhibit featured suiseki accessories including figures, scrolls, suiban, doban, and display stands. Their inclusion was a great addition to the exhibit as it gave visitors the opportunity to focus on important suiseki display elements that can be easily overlooked when paired with outstanding stones.

Suiban

Doban by Harada Houn

Display stands