ARTIST PROFILE

Kosogawa Runa

小曽川瑠那
[ Japan ]

MESSAGE

I see glass, a resilient material that does not deteriorate over time, as a medium for preserving fragile lives and memories. Using primarily glass, I record the invisible and ever-changing aspects of existence: life, memory, landscapes, and more.

Since moving to the countryside in 2012, I’ve become increasingly interested in how things weather and fade over time, and how memories tied to the land can be preserved. By capturing everyday moments and exploring new creative methods, I continue to preserve the memories of the land.

This is my fourth time participating in Biwako Biennale. Each time, I’ve presented a different installation. I’d be delighted if you look forward to this year’s as well.

PROFILE

Kosogawa Runa [Japan]

Born in Aichi Prefecture. She became fascinated by the way of life rooted in a land nurtured over time after moving to the countryside. She creates artworks using glass—a fragile yet durable material that does not deteriorate with time—as a medium to preserve ephemeral lives and memories.

Her works have been exhibited in museum exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Toyama Glass Art Museum, as well as venues in Italy, Germany, and Denmark. Her pieces are part of collections at museums and public facilities such as the Rette Glass Museum, Toyama Glass Art Museum, and Haneda Airport. In 2024, she will participate in the artist-in-residence program at the Corning Museum of Glass in the United States.

PREVIOUS WORKS

  • KOSOGAWA Runa, Profound Silence, 2020 Collection of Toyama Glass Art Museum Photo by SUEMASA Mareo Courtesy of Toyama Glass Art Museum

  • KOSOGAWA Runa, Weaving Life, 2024 "無常 WHEN YOU LOSE CONTROL" October 11, 2024 -March 9, 2025 Glas - Museum of Glass Art in Ebeltoft, Denmark Photo by Masahiro Saito photo credit : Museum of Glass Art in Ebeltoft

  • KOSOGAWA Runa, Weaving Life, 2024 "無常 WHEN YOU LOSE CONTROL" October 11, 2024 -March 9, 2025 Glas - Museum of Glass Art in Ebeltoft, Denmark Photo by Masahiro Saito photo credit : Museum of Glass Art in Ebeltoft

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