Mayuko Ono Gray Explores Memory and Time in New IMAS Exhibition

McAllen, TX ­­— ­The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition 諸行無常_this too, shall pass, featuring the work of Japanese American artist Mayuko Ono. The exhibition will be on view from October 31, 2025, through February 28, 2026, inviting visitors to explore the delicate intersection of words, images, and human experience.

Ono’s intricate graphite drawings blend influences from traditional Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing techniques, creating compositions that are both visually striking and deeply personal. Her work captures everyday scenes paired with flowing Japanese proverbs, reflecting on themes such as memory, aging, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. The exhibition offers a contemplative space where art and language intertwine, telling stories that resonate on both intimate and universal levels.

“My work unfolds as a dialogue between the tangible and the intangible, the temporal and the timeless, and the deeply personal and the universally shared,” said Ono. “Reflecting a life shaped by both Japanese and American cultures, my graphite drawings intertwine the influences of traditional Japanese calligraphy with the techniques and aesthetics of Western drawing.”

IMAS Members are invited to a special reception for 諸行無常_this too, shall pass on Friday, November 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The reception is free for members, with pre-registration encouraged, and members may bring one non-member guest. Additional guests may attend for a $10 admission fee. Members should present their Membership card and ID for entry, and new memberships may be purchased online or at the door.

Mayuko Ono Gray will be in attendance at the Member Reception, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to meet the artist, learn about her creative process, and engage directly with her work. This after-hours event is a celebration of IMAS members and offers an intimate and interactive experience with the exhibition.

諸行無常_this too, shall pass promises to be a moving and thought-provoking experience, encouraging visitors to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring power of visual storytelling.

For more information about the exhibition or IMAS membership, please visit www.theimasonline.org