By Kristin Wissler Boston, MA - By the time I arrived at the opening reception for Sachiko Akiyama’s “Between Here and There” exhibition at Matter & Light Fine Art, one of the newest galleries in Boston’s SoWa District, there was a crowd of people in and around the gallery, eager to see the works. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, a contrast from the calm and serenity provided by Akiyama’s pieces. Curated by Nina Nielson, former proprietor of the Nielson Gallery, “Between Here and There” features mainly sculptures. Akiyama’s work is handcrafted, and it’s easy to see the love she puts into her pieces. The sculptures have a quiet, emotional beauty to them, which Nielson and Ian Corbin, the director of Matter & Light, deeply appreciate. “I favor art that isn’t just for drama or entertainment,” said Nielson. “I want feeling and voice.” Akiyama’s Japanese heritage … [Read more...] about Sachiko Akiyama: Between Here and There