Agnes Husz
'StopStone / TOMEISHI'

This single stone touches on spiritual, ritual, and natural aspects of Japanese culture. Hand-stretched slabs of clay are slapped onto a board and compressed, forming a cube—a reference to Tomeishi, sacred ‘stop stones’ that ward off malicious spirits. The final form stands as a ‘stop sign’ for the chaos and violent conflicts that beset the modern era.

Ceramic artist Agnes Husz draws inspiration from Eastern and Western traditions. A 30-year career has earned her a plurality of accolades in Hungary, Taiwan, and Germany. Her sculptures have been acquired by the Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest; Mino Ceramics Museum, Toki; and the Changchun International Ceramics Gallery.