Beyond the Grain | Mingei International Museum

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Left to Right: Thomas Marainen, Butter Box, c. 2006. Birch. 3 ½ x 7 x 4 ½ in. Gift of Courtenay McGowen, 2016-233-003a-b; Gene Blickenstaff, Bowl, 1997. Star pine. 8 1/8 x 17 1/2 in. Gift of the Artist, 1998-24-002; Mike Jackofsky, Hollow Form, 2001. Black cherry burl. 8 ½ x 13 ½ x 13in. Gift of the Artist, 2003-53-001.
Image: Left to Right: Thomas Marainen, Butter Box, c. 2006. Birch. 3 ½ x 7 x 4 ½ in. Gift of Courtenay McGowen, 2016-233-003a-b; Gene Blickenstaff, Bowl, 1997. Star pine. 8 1/8 x 17 1/2 in. Gift of the Artist, 1998-24-002; Mike Jackofsky, Hollow Form, 2001. Black cherry burl. 8 ½ x 13 ½ x 13in. Gift of the Artist, 2003-53-001.
On View

Feb 14 - Sep 6, 2026

Location

Mingei International Museum

Curated By

Ariana Torres

Beyond the Grain: Explorations in Woodwork celebrates the beauty of wood, the global craft traditions it inspires, and the artists who have transformed the medium.

This entry-level installation largely draws from Mingei International Museum’s Permanent Collection to feature woodworking tools, vessels, molds, and furniture. Through fabrication, form, and figure, each object demonstrates the extraordinary design potential and significance of this wondrous natural material across culture.

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Left to Right: Thomas Marainen, Butter Box, c. 2006. Birch. 3 ½ x 7 x 4 ½ in. Gift of Courtenay McGowen, 2016-233-003a-b; Gene Blickenstaff, Bowl, 1997. Star pine. 8 1/8 x 17 1/2 in. Gift of the Artist, 1998-24-002; Mike Jackofsky, Hollow Form, 2001. Black cherry burl. 8 ½ x 13 ½ x 13in. Gift of the Artist, 2003-53-001.