Opening Reception and Artist Talk Event for "Origami Cranes in Blue"

     I was so overwhelmed by the support and love of the people who came to the opening reception for my show "Origami Cranes in Blue" on Final Friday last week!  When I am thanked by people as they say they were encouraged by seeing my work, I feel so humbled and so happy!

      For those of you who may not have noticed that the piece had sound effect, here is a little video clip.  When it's quiet, you should be able to hear the sound of an ocean and cranes crying.  If not, there must be something wrong with the audio setting.  Please ask the gallery people about it.

     I was also given an opportunity to talk about the work at Art for Lunch artist talk event this week.  I really appreciated the many meaningful questions and comments from the audience.  Actually, it was my fourth art-related public speaking event this year.  I am glad I didn't faint at any of them!

Photo from Newman University Twitter Account

Origami Cranes in Blue
Place: Steckline Gallery, De Mattias Fine Art Center, Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS
(316)942-4291
Date: Nov. 30, 2018 - Dec. 21, 2018
Regular gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday or by appointment

Installing "Origami Cranes in Blue" in Steckline Gallery

I worked on installing my origami cranes in the Steckline Gallery of Newman University for the last three days.  My cranes are ready to meet you at the opening reception today from 5 -7 p.m.  I encourage you to wear clothes with white color in them!

Here are some photos of the process of installing the piece.

You're welcome to be inside the piece to experience it and take photos.  It is dark, so make sure that you hold your camera tight.  Feel free to post the photos on your SNS.  When you do that, please tag my name "chiyokomyose" and the title of the work "origamicranesinblue".   Thank you. 

Origami Cranes in Blue
Place: Steckline Gallery, De Mattias Fine Art Center, Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS
(316)942-4291
Date: Nov. 30, 2018 - Dec. 21, 2018
Opening reception: Nov. 30, 5 - 7 p.m.
Regular gallery hours: 9 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday or by appointment
Art for Lunch: Dec. 4, 12 - 1 p.m.