GALLERY crossing is pleased to present “Roots,” a solo exhibition by Alana Wilson, on view from April 18 (Sat) to May 3 (Sun), 2026. This exhibition marks Wilson’s fifth solo presentation at the gallery and is primarily composed of works developed during her residency at The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Shiga, which concluded in March of this year.

Born in Australia and holding New Zealand nationality, Wilson has produced work while traveling extensively across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In recent years, she has deepened her research into the relationship between artistic practice and notions of “roots,” also engaging in academic writing alongside her studio work.

In this exhibition, the concept of “Roots” is understood not only as origin or foundation, but also as a point of intersection where materials, cultures, and modes of thought converge. The works, created across the distinct environments of Shigaraki and Sydney, incorporate diverse firing techniques and glazes derived from minerals sourced from various regions around the world. Through experimental firing processes, these intersections are rendered visible in material form.

Amid this confluence of elements, the artist’s physical engagement and accumulated knowledge become inscribed within the works. Clay, in particular, functions as a crucial material, with its inherent properties strongly manifesting in the final forms. The vessels, shaped through the ceramic-specific process of firing, remain grounded in their material and geographical contexts, while continuing to transform in meaning through their relationship with the viewer.

Through the medium of ceramics—both primordial in human history and persistently open to contemporary interpretation—this exhibition presents a multilayered exploration of what “roots” can be.