The “ETHEREAL” exhibit will be on display from Jan. 21-March 15. (photo courtesy of JFLA)

The opening reception for “ETHEREAL: Interpretations of the Ryūgūjо̄ Myth by Dwight Hwang and Miki Yokoyama” will be held on Jan. 21.

The Ryūgūjо̄, or Dragon Palace, is a mythical undersea kingdom in East Asian folklore, often depicted as a magnificent, otherworldly palace beneath the ocean. In Japan, the legend of Ryūgūjо̄ appears in classical Japanese literature, including the Manyо̄shū (8th century) and Heiji Monogatari (12th century). The myth has inspired many interpretations, with locations across Japan claiming ties to the myth. The exhibit explores this myth.

Join the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles to celebrate two artists reimagine this myth through their practices of Gyotaku and mix media, exploring the eternal cycle of life, death and rebirth beneath the waves. For information, visit jflalc.org/event-details.php /243/ethereal-interpretations-of-the-ryugujo-myth. The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is located at 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100.