UPCOMING EXHIBITION
9/19 - 11/28
YOSHIKO OISHI-WEICK: A RETROSPECTIVE IN INK
The Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan, proudly presents Yoshiko Oishi-Weick: A Retrospective in Ink. Spanning 45 years of her career, this exhibition invites visitors to delve into the world of sumi-e 墨絵 (ink painting) and experience the artist’s reverence for the natural world.
From rarely seen abstract works of the 1990s to nature-inspired landscapes of the 2000s, Oishi-Weick’s paintings capture moments of quiet reflection and divine inspiration. Visitors will encounter both Japanese and American landscapes, alongside traditional motifs of sumi-e such as the Four Gentlemen (shikunshi 四君子)— plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.
Featuring over 30 works across paper and functional objects, the exhibition also highlights the Four Treasures (bunbōshihō 文房四宝), the essential tools of sumi-e and shodō 書道 (calligraphy). Visitors can explore these tools up close and even try their hand at ink painting at an interactive self-guided sumi-e station!
EXHIBITION INFO
Regular Admission:
Friday, September 19 to Friday, November 28
9:00AM – 5:00PM ET
(JICC Business Hours)
Extended Gallery Hours:
Thursday, October 16, 2025
5:00PM - 8:00PM ET
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in 1947 in Daegu, South Korea, Yoshiko Oishi-Weick discovered sumi-e in her thirties while residing in Tokyo, Japan. Oishi-Weick has exhibited internationally in Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, and beyond, earning honors from several arts organizations in Tokyo. She relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2004 as an artist-in-residence at the Wesley Theological Seminary. Oishi-Weick soon began instructing students in English, Japanese, and Korean. Her expertise also brought her to the National Museum of Asian Art as a recurring instructor in 2008. Oishi-Weick now works as a private sumi-e instructor, mentoring and guiding younger generations.
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PAST EXHIBITIONS
2025
- Pop Up Exhibition | Edo Miniatures (June 30 - August 21, 2025)
- Shin Ka: Inner Gardens of Reflections (April 14 - May 29, 2025)
- Sakura & Friendship Photography Exhibition (February 20 - March 18, 2025)
- JICC Nengajo Winners (January 10 - January 31, 2025)
2024
- Kyō Hyōgu: Behind the Hanging Scroll (September 6 - October 25, 2024)
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- Color Me Pink! (March 22 - April 19, 2024)
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2023
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- The Superlative Artistry of Japan (Part I May 17 - June 9, Part II June 16 - July 12, 2023)
- Blossoming Flowers in Japanese Art and Poetry (March 17 - May 5, 2023)
- The Superlative Artistry of Japan (Part I: May 17-June 9 | Part II June 16-July 12, 2023)