TOJIKI & SUMI-E

Alistair Whyte & Junko Azukawa
An experience of Japanese culture through Clay & Calligraphy

An exhibition of ceramics used for Chado and ink calligraphic paintings reflecting Japanese aesthetics. Featuring the work of master potter Alistair Whyte and expert calligrapher and artist Junko Azukawa. This exhibition hopes to reveal a glimpse of Japanese culture, especially that connected to Chado (Tea ceremony).

Artists: Alistair Whyte & Junko Azukawa
Curator: Dakini Maddock

 
 

EXHIBITION-RELATED EVENTS

Chadô (‘The Way of Tea’ - traditional Japanese tea ceremony):
Saturday 6, August 2pm - demonstration by Ritsuko
Performed by Ritsuko (Sôritsu) Greenwood
Chadô Urasenke Tankôkai
Melbourne Association
茶道裏千家淡交会メルボルン協会

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A special live performance by artist Junko Azukawa: 
Sunday 7 August 10.30 to 11.30am
Entry by Donation

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Workshops with artist Junko Azukawa:
Sunday 7 Aug 12-3pm  - Japanese Ink Art with Junko Azukawa

Friday 19 Aug 10-12pm - Intro to Japanese Ink Art with Junko Azukawa
Sunday 28 Aug 12-3pm - Japanese Ink Art with Junko Azukawa (intermediate)

 

Exhibition dates:

Thur 28 July - Sun 21 August 2022

Gallery Hours:

Wednesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

LINKS:

Learn more about Chadô from Ritsuko (Sôritsu) Greenwood

Learn more from Alistair Whyte about his experience as a potter and the making of tea bowls

 
 

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