ArtX Contemporary presents The Geometry of Resilience, a new solo exhibition by sculptor June Sekiguchi, inspired by the radiating, symmetrical forms of oceanic life and microorganisms. Sekiguchi’s mandala-like structures are created from humble materials, weaving together organic forms and meditative processes to explore the interplay between vulnerability and strength in an ever-changing world. Throughout the gallery, individual artworks combine into a larger, flowing installation with light elements.
This new body of work was shaped by Sekiguchi’s experiences at the Willapa Bay (2022) and Vashon (2023) Artist Residencies. Tide pools, teeming with marine animals, sparked a fascination with the balance between organic and geometric. Inspired by the ways that marine creatures’ forms, while delicate, have evolved to be resilient despite ever-changing conditions, the exhibition embodies Sekiguchi’s response to current political and environmental challenges.
June Sekiguchi is a Tacoma-based sculptor and installation artist who uses pattern to explore cultural identity and the human condition. Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas during the Civil Rights era, Sekiguchi was among few Asian families in the region, an experience that shaped her perspective on identity and belonging. More recently, her work has been influenced by artist residencies in Cambodia, Laos, Willapa Bay, and Vashon Island.
Utilizing a scroll-saw as her primary tool, Sekiguchi creates intricate forms from Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) that engage both space and viewer. Her public artworks are featured at SeaTac Airport, Glacier Middle School in Buckley, WA, and Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, AR, with upcoming installations in Seattle’s Central District, Redmond, WA, and Portland, OR. She is represented by ArtX Contemporary in Seattle.
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