JCC E-Magazine February 2018

Ms Sachiyo Sharma and Ms Sunaina Bhalla during the introduction.

As part of the ongoing exhibition ～　間　～　The MA Project at JCC, artist Ms Sunaina Bhalla led two woodblock printing workshops on Saturday, 20 January 2018. Ms Sachiyo Sharma, with whom Ms Sunaina is showcasing her works, gave the participants a brief introduction to the Japanese concept of Ma, and how it is pervasive in almost all forms of Japanese art and even in their way of life.

Following that introduction, Ms Sunaina, who has had over 25 years of experience in printmaking, introduced the participants to the techniques of woodblock printing. Participants were given ample time to practice on paper, after which they began to print on fabric. They were given a choice to print on small curtains, or pillow cases. Many participants experimented with their colours and designs, and created many beautiful designs that encompassed the meaning of MA.

Ms Sunaina guiding the participants.

Participants during the workshop.

These workshops were held as part of ～　間　～　The MA Project, a joint exhibition by Ms Sunaina Bhalla and Ms Sachiyo Sharma, and features installations and art works that incorporated techniques such as woodblock printing and weaving. The exhibition was held at JCC from 20 January 2018 to 3 February 2018.

Participants during the workshop.		Participants during the workshop.
Group photo of the participants from the first session.		Ms Sunaina posing with a participant and her completed piece.

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