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Featuring the works of Jun Kaneko, sculptor and media artist.

Lauritzen Gardens are situated not far from downtown Omaha. Yet, one feels as if they have been transported to a beautiful secluded space, far from the hustle and bustle of a large city.
The gardens are spectacular, with many themes to delight the eye and lens. There is a Rose Garden, a Model Train Garden, Spring Flowering, Victorian, Woodland, English, Childrens’, and many more garden theme areas.

Jun Kaneko is a prolific artist whose focus was drawn to sculptural ceramics, as we saw in the Lauritzen Gardens. Mainly known as a sculptor, he also works with glass, textiles, bronze, paper and canvas.

On this occasion in the summer, Kaneko’s contemporary ceramic sculptures were nestled amongst the plantings in the gardens. It was a great opportunity to see the sculptures mingling with the leaves and stalks as if they had “grown” there with the foliage. Their colors and shapes looked very peaceful and natural in the gardens. It was an exceptional experience, and one I will always remember.