Café Carmel is pleased to host a solo exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed Carmel-based artist Edi Matsumoto, on view throughout Summer 2025. The public is warmly invited to attend the opening reception on Tuesday, June 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy small bites prepared by Café Carmel and sip wines from local favorite DeTierra Winery.

Wine will be available by the glass with a minimum donation of $5.00 or more to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, collected at the time of ordering. All proceeds will benefit this local nonprofit dedicated to finding lifelong homes for senior dogs and dogs with special needs.

About the Artist
Born and raised in Japan, Edi Matsumoto was inspired by her maternal great-grandfather, a traditional Japanese artist. She earned degrees in anthropology and nursing, and her life’s journey includes extensive travel through Southeast Asia and volunteer work at Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying Destitute in Calcutta, India. After nearly three decades in healthcare, Matsumoto earned her MFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2018 and transitioned to life as a full-time artist.

Her realist works have been recognized with numerous awards and have appeared in national and international galleries and museums, including the Art Renewal Center, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Triton Museum of Art, and the Pacific Grove Art Center. Her art has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, and Leonardo Guía de Art y Artistas. In 2024, she opened her own studio/gallery/boutique on Mission Street in Carmel and launched her line of wearable art.

Learn more at www.EdiMatsumoto.com or follow @edimatsumotoart on Instagram.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Café Carmel at (831) 624-3870.