JCC E-Magazine October 2017

During the opening ceremony.

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, had the pleasure to host the opening ceremony of Ceramic Expressions, an exhibition series showcasing works by Singapore-based ceramicists, on 6th September 2017. This exhibition is co-organised with Mulan Gallery, and features exquisite new works by Agnes Lim, Eddie Yee, Hazel Ng, Hiroko Mita, Tan Gek Lin, as well as guest artist and Master Potter Dr Iskandar Jalil.

The opening ceremony began with a welcome speech by Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi. He sincerely thanked the artists for introducing the “wabi-sabi” or beauty in scarcity and simplicity in this region through pottery, and hoped for it to be further nurtured by more ceramicists.

This was followed by Ms Patricia Liang’s welcome remarks, Managing Director of Mulan Gallery. She then proceeded to introduce all of the artists to the many distinguished guests from the arts and culture field, including Ms Chng Seok Tin, Cultural Medallion Recipient 2005, and Ms Chong Siak Ching, CEO of National Gallery Singapore.

Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Ms Patricia Liang, together with all of the wonderful ceramicists.

Guests at the ceremony event viewing the exhibition.

This exhibition was held at JCC from 7th September 2017 till 23rd September 2017. It is currently running at Mulan Gallery till 5th October 2017. So be sure to drop by to immerse yourself in the subtle complexity of these works, and to admire the mastery these ceramicists have over their craft!

Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Deputy Chief of Mission, giving his opening remarks.		Ms Patricia Liang, Managing Director of Mulan Gallery, giving her welcome remarks.
Ms Hiroko Mita with guests at the ceremony event.		Ms Agnes Lim with guests at the ceremony event.
Dr Iskandar Jalil with guests at the ceremony event.		Guests at the ceremony event viewing the exhibition.
Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi and JCC Director Ms Akiko Sugita with Dr Iskandar Jalil at the ceremony event.		Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Ms Akiko Sugita and Ms Patricia Liang interacting with the ceramicists at the ceremony event.
Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi and Ms Akiko Sugita with Ms Chng Seok Tin, Cultural Medallion Recipient 2005, at the ceremony event.		Mr Naohiro Tsutsumi, Ms Akiko Sugita and Ms Patricia Liang with Ms Chong Siak Ching, CEO of National Gallery Singapore, at the ceremony event.
Group photo of Ms Akiko Sugita, Ms Patricia Liang, the ceramicists and both JCC and Mulan Gallery staff.

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