Here are a couple of photos of my sculpture exhibited at the 2014 Arts Council Juried Exhibition at CityArts. The title is "Roller Coaster Ride." I made it with a similar idea as my installation piece "Rewinding", using used video tape and paper cranes. However, this piece has more aspects from the technique of crocheting. When I was making it, it reminded me of the memory of taking a lesson in flower arrangement. (Sogetsu style, Japanese flower arrangement.) The cranes were placed in the piece by my hand just like flowers were placed in the flower arrangement piece. The artist's statement for this piece is here.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Saturday, November 1, 2014
2014 Arts Council Juried Art Exhibit
My Sculpture piece "Roller Coaster Ride" was accepted to the 2014 Arts Council Juried Art Exhibit at CityArts, Wichita, KS. The exhibition is open from today. This year's Juror is Dr. Stephen Gleissner, former curator of the Wichtia Arts Museum and current owner for Gleissner Appraisal.
CityArts
334 N. Mead St. Wichtia, KS 67202
Final Friday Gallelry Opening: Oct. 31, 2014, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
CityArts
334 N. Mead St. Wichtia, KS 67202
Final Friday Gallelry Opening: Oct. 31, 2014, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
2014 B&A Show in Tokyo, Japan
Last week, I participated in the B&A Show in Japan for the first time since the installation. I have been a member of B&A Ministries since I contacted Rev. Machida after 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. This time, I was able to see the other members of B&A for the first time.
ショーの場所は東京都目黒区美術館の区民ギャラリーです。
The show was held at the Kumin Gallery of Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo.
ギャラリーは地下です。アプローチの階段がわくわく感をそそります。
The gallery was in the basement. It was exciting to be in this beautiful staircase area approaching to the gallery.
照明はプロの方がしてくださいました。
Installing and lighting were done by the contractors.
今回のショーのテーマは「平和を想う」で、来年の戦後70周年を記念してそれぞれの作家が平和を想いながら制作された作品が集められました。私の作品のタイトルは「平和への想い、次の世代へ」で、糸と使用済み柔軟剤シートを用いたインスタレーション作品です。
The theme for this year's show was "Think Peace." Artists created works commemorating the 70th anniversary since the end of WWII next year. The title of my work is "Peace, To the Next Generation." It was an installation piece with threads and used dryer sheets.
The work in the front is "In the Light" by Fumiko Miura from Hong Kong.
今回のショーには48名の作家の100点以上の作品が展示されたそうです。ショーについての記事がこちらの「クリスチャントゥデイ」というオンラインマガジンに掲載されています。私の作品についても紹介されています。
「平和」というテーマは今年度と来年度の一環としたテーマだそうで、この美術展だけでなく、美術館などでの勉強会なども企画されているそうです。興味のある方はぜひ、ご参加ください。詳しくはB&A Centerまで
Over 100 works by 48 artists were exhibited this time. The show and my work were introduced in this online magazine.
They are planning to visit museums and other activities to continue to think and study about 'peace' during this year and next year. If you are interested, please contact B&A Center.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
More information about the 2014 B & A Show
Here is the announcement sheet for the upcoming B & A Show in Tokyo. This is written only in Japanese, but the image of my installation piece is included. It also has a map to get to Meguro Museum of Art.
I will be there for the opening reception on Oct. 21 from 15:00 - 18:00. Hope to see you there!
Date: 21 - 26, Oct. 2014
Opening Reception: 21 Oct. 2014 15:00 - 18:00
Gallery opens: 10:00 - 18:00 22 Oct. - 25 Oct.
Closing day: 26 Oct. 10:00 - 16:00
Place: Space A, Kumin Gallery, Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
2-4-36, Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 153-0063
I will be there for the opening reception on Oct. 21 from 15:00 - 18:00. Hope to see you there!
Opening Reception: 21 Oct. 2014 15:00 - 18:00
Gallery opens: 10:00 - 18:00 22 Oct. - 25 Oct.
Closing day: 26 Oct. 10:00 - 16:00
Place: Space A, Kumin Gallery, Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
2-4-36, Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 153-0063
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Making a New Sculpture / Installation Piece With Dryer Sheets and Threads
I am making a new sculpture / installation art piece for a group show with 40 other artists in Tokyo in October. It is the annual B & A Show organized by B & A Ministries, Japan. All the work in this show are created by the artists who get inspiration from the Biblical passages. This is my third year to participate in their show. The theme of the show this year is "Think Peace". It is for the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII next year. Here are some photos of my piece that I made for their announcement postcards. For this sculpture / installation art piece, I am using dryer sheets again. I enjoy using such everyday objects giving meaning from my own visual vocabulary. The previous work with dryer sheets is here. I am also using abounding yellow rayon threads in several techniques such as knotting, crocheting, and knitting. The material of the thread was also used for my previous work. Although I am never good at sewing or crocheting which requires precise accuracy, for this piece, I am just working with random manners, forgiving inaccuracy, which is very enjoyable.
The schedule for this show:
Date: 21 - 26, Oct. 2014
Place: Space A, Kumin Gallery, Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
2-4-36, Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 153-0063
The schedule for this show:
Date: 21 - 26, Oct. 2014
Place: Space A, Kumin Gallery, Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
2-4-36, Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 153-0063
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Our Lady Show - August Final Friday
Four pieces of my work from Iridescence Series are going to be included in 'Our Lady Show' for this coming Final Friday. This is a group show with over 35 female local artists. It sounds fun!
Date: Aug. 29, 2014 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Place: Go-Away Garage Gallery, 508 S. Commerce, Wichita, KS
Friday, July 25, 2014
5th Annual Crazy 8's Show at Gallery XII
One of my pieces from "Iridescence Series" is included in this invitational show this month. Each piece of this series is one of a kind. This piece has been one of my favorite pieces in this series so far. The title of this piece is Iridescence #26.
In this show, almost 70 artists are showing their piece (one per an artist), so you will enjoy their varieties. Gallery XII is the oldest cooperative art gallery in the area. I am glad to show my work at this gallery for the first time!
5th Annual Crazy 8's Small Works Exhibition
At Gallery XII, 412, E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
Final Friday Opening Reception will be
Friday July 25, 2014
5:30pm - 10pm
Show is on view through August 26th.
5th Annual Crazy 8's Small Works Exhibition
At Gallery XII, 412, E. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
Final Friday Opening Reception will be
Friday July 25, 2014
5:30pm - 10pm
Show is on view through August 26th.
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