Haiga: The Art of Haiku
October 7 - December 31
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The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum is excited to announce Haiga: The Art of Haiku, opening October 7 – December 31. This special exhibition highlights the centuries-old Japanese tradition of blending haiku poetry with visual imagery to create works that are both simple and profound.
Haiga (pronounced hī-guh) combines hai (haiku) and ga (painting). Traditionally, a poet-artist would write a short haiku—capturing a fleeting moment in nature or daily life—directly onto a brush painting or calligraphy piece. The art doesn’t simply illustrate the poem; instead, the two interact, contrasting or complementing each other to spark reflection and deeper meaning. At its heart, haiga embodies simplicity, subtlety, and harmony, encouraging viewers to slow down and truly see the beauty in small, everyday moments.
Today’s artists are reimagining the form using photography, digital media, and contemporary styles, proving that this art continues to evolve and inspire. Visitors will experience works from artists across the U.S. and beyond, each bringing a unique cultural and artistic perspective. Together, their work shows how haiga connects people across time and place through the shared language of poetry and image.
Featured artists include:
A.D. Adams, Pamela A. Babusci, Nancy Brady, Abigail Callis, Anthony Corraro, Mary Ellen Daugherty, Megan Daugherty, Kari Davidson, Janet Debray, Odile Endres, Amanda Gress, Jennifer Hambrick, Susan Mallernee, Darlene O’Dell, April Pameticky, Amanda Pfister, Holli Rainwater, Kala Ramesh, Valentina Ranaldi-Adams, Susan Lee Roberts, Julie Schwerin, Christine Sycks, Carolyn Van Lang, Xine Watson, and Robin White.
Click each artist name to view their biography and artist statement, if provided.
Alongside the visual haiga, visitors can experience the Midwest Haiku Traveling Rock Garden, curated by poet Matthew Markworth. This literary installation celebrates English-language haiku, with stones inscribed with poems that change from year to year. Displayed in different venues across the Midwest, the Rock Garden gives audiences a chance to encounter haiku in a fresh, community-driven way. Learn more at haikurockgarden.com
This exhibition is generously supported by The Wooly Pig Farm Brewery and the Ohio Arts Council, whose support helps foster cultural enrichment, educational excellence, and creative growth for all Ohioans.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how poetry and art come together to reflect life’s most fleeting, beautiful moments.
Haiga (pronounced hī-guh) combines hai (haiku) and ga (painting). Traditionally, a poet-artist would write a short haiku—capturing a fleeting moment in nature or daily life—directly onto a brush painting or calligraphy piece. The art doesn’t simply illustrate the poem; instead, the two interact, contrasting or complementing each other to spark reflection and deeper meaning. At its heart, haiga embodies simplicity, subtlety, and harmony, encouraging viewers to slow down and truly see the beauty in small, everyday moments.
Today’s artists are reimagining the form using photography, digital media, and contemporary styles, proving that this art continues to evolve and inspire. Visitors will experience works from artists across the U.S. and beyond, each bringing a unique cultural and artistic perspective. Together, their work shows how haiga connects people across time and place through the shared language of poetry and image.
Featured artists include:
A.D. Adams, Pamela A. Babusci, Nancy Brady, Abigail Callis, Anthony Corraro, Mary Ellen Daugherty, Megan Daugherty, Kari Davidson, Janet Debray, Odile Endres, Amanda Gress, Jennifer Hambrick, Susan Mallernee, Darlene O’Dell, April Pameticky, Amanda Pfister, Holli Rainwater, Kala Ramesh, Valentina Ranaldi-Adams, Susan Lee Roberts, Julie Schwerin, Christine Sycks, Carolyn Van Lang, Xine Watson, and Robin White.
Click each artist name to view their biography and artist statement, if provided.
Alongside the visual haiga, visitors can experience the Midwest Haiku Traveling Rock Garden, curated by poet Matthew Markworth. This literary installation celebrates English-language haiku, with stones inscribed with poems that change from year to year. Displayed in different venues across the Midwest, the Rock Garden gives audiences a chance to encounter haiku in a fresh, community-driven way. Learn more at haikurockgarden.com
This exhibition is generously supported by The Wooly Pig Farm Brewery and the Ohio Arts Council, whose support helps foster cultural enrichment, educational excellence, and creative growth for all Ohioans.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how poetry and art come together to reflect life’s most fleeting, beautiful moments.
Support for this exhibit has been provided The Ohio Arts Council with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
