Makoto Fujimura

Transfiguration

Makoto Fujimura is an American artist whose process-driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of The New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time.” The installation Makoto Fujimura: Transfiguration features a monumental 33-foot wide triptych inspired by the artist's visit to the Holy Land. Created with century-old sumi ink on Belgium portrait linen, the meditative, large-scale work will be on view in our lobby through June 1, 2025.

Opening Reception
Join us at 6 PM on Monday, April 7 to celebrate the exhibition opening with a reception followed by a presentation by the artist. Registration is requested but is not required to attend. » RSVP

Performances

• Monday, March 17 @ 11 AM
• Sunday, June 1 @ 5 PM

Artist Information

About Makoto Fujimura

Makoto Fujimura’s work has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, Huntington Library in California, Tikotin Museum in Israel, Belvedere Museum in Vienna, C3M North Bund Art Museum in Shanghai, and Pola Museum in Japan. He is also the author of several books, including Art+Faith: A Theology of Making and Silence and Beauty.

Fujimura is an Equity in Action Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania for the 2024–25 academic year.

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Makoto Fujimura: Transfiguration was made possible with support from the Arthur Ross Gallery and the Office of Social Equity & Community at the University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was produced by Penn Live Arts and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation.

Makoto Fujimura, Transfiguration (detail), 2017. Sumi ink on Belgium linen, 84 x 396 in., triptych. Courtesy of the artist © Makoto Fujimura.