Hitomi Hosono

This May, we continue our exploration of the beauty of the still life genre with an exhibition dedicated to objects that blend the functional with the sculptural. Objects often take on extraordinary significance through everyday use or by reflecting the world around us, shaping and defining our lives. We have brought together both familiar and new artists to the gallery in celebration of our commitment to outstanding craftsmanship.

Still Life | The Beauty of the Ordinary offers a small homage to the monumental Les Choses exhibition held in The Louvre in 2022. Still life remains a thriving and classic genre in Scottish art practice.

Hitomi Hosono’s detailed porcelain vessels reference the natural world and botanical specimens. With a chalk-like finish and gold embellishments, the work captivates with its delicacy and has attracted the patronage of museums worldwide including the British Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, London and National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh.

The Scottish Gallery is honoured to present the first solo exhibition of Hitomi Hosono in Scotland in conjunction with Adrian Sassoon, London.