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!