In January 2012, Opera Carolina presents Madama Butterfly featuring Kaneko's costumes and set designs. Concurrent with the Opera's performance, the Mint Museum organizes a spotlight exhibition of Kaneko's ceramic sculptures and selected costume drawings from the Madama Butterfly production. Jun Kaneko: In the Round offers a rare glimpse at the creative process of a multifaceted artist who skillfully culls and combines diverse influences towards the creation of an aesthetic that is distinctive and meaningful.