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Nishigawara’s sculptures are truly one of a kind. Each piece is a statement, an immediate conversation starter that commands attention. Bold in scale and rich in texture, the works invite close looking, revealing the meticulous hand of the artist and the depth of his practice. Luxurious yet timeless, they elevate any space, adding beauty, presence, and enduring value.
At GW Contemporary, we take pride in exhibiting exceptional, high-caliber talent, but just as importantly, artists who are thoughtful collaborators and people we admire both professionally and personally. Nobuhito is unquestionably one of those artists. As a local Southern California artist, it is especially meaningful for us to share his work with our Orange County community.
About the Artist
Nobuhito Nishigawara (b. 1974, Nagoya, Japan; lives and works in Southern California) is celebrated for his intuitive, materially driven practice. Nishigawara’s handmade ceramic sculptures embody both vulnerability and strength, impermanence and continuity.
Central to Nishigawara’s practice is a philosophy of temporality: “Everything is temporary. Everything changes. Eventually, everything disappears.” His sculptures are not functional vessels but layered records of lived experience. Built entirely by hand, their textured surfaces reveal the marks of touch—finger-pressed indentations, repeated lines, and layered glazes, where process becomes rhythm, and rhythm becomes mantra.
Nishigawara’s work has been shown internationally, including solo exhibitions at Luce Gallery (Turin) and Melissa Morgan Fine Art (Palm Desert), and participation in fairs such as Ceramic Brussels, Felix LA, and the Dallas Art Fair. His sculptures have also appeared in institutional exhibitions at MOCA Los Angeles, Laguna Art Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, and the Torrance Art Museum, and he has previously exhibited with Mark Moore Gallery, Winston Wachter Fine Art, and Garth Clark Gallery in New York.