Autumn Breeze ~ An Exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 ~, 18 - 25 October at Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Autumn Breeze

~ An Exhibition by Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 ~

18 - 25 October 2024

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore and Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 are pleased to showcase an Ikebana exhibition with Ikebana arrangements drawing inspiration from the autumnal palette and textures. "Autumn Breeze" is a vibrant floral exhibition capturing the essence of autumn's fleeting beauty. Delicate petals and vibrant hues evoke the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft whispers of the season's breeze. This stunning display showcases the artistry of Ikebana floral artists from various Ikebana schools, each interpreting the autumn theme through their unique lens.

Enjoy a celebration of the changing seasons and the fleeting beauty of nature at JCC!

EXHIBITION PERIOD

Exhibition Period:	18 October (Friday) - 25 October 2023 (Friday) Closed on 20 - 21 October 2024 (Sunday, Monday)

Opening Hours:	10am – 6pm

Venue:	Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore 4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:	FREE

IKEBANA WORKSHOP

Ikebana with Unconventional Materials

19 October 2024

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)

Setting aside the ordinary Ikebana-style approach, you can learn to explore creating and expressing new Ikebana with unconventional materials, which maybe you can find in your daily life. In this workshop, pet bottles and recycled packing materials will be used to create an ikebana arrangement combining fresh flower and leave. Learning this approach will definitely widen your scope of expression, which helps you viewing ikebana more freely from a diversity of angles.

Accredited with the prestigious Sogetsu Japan Teaching Grade Diploma "Komon", Lee Hong invites you to embark on a journey through the beauty of nature and artistry. She will be assisted by her student Adeline Lai, who holds the "Sankyu Shihan" Teacher's Diploma, 3rd Grade.

※ Participants are required to bring their own flower scissors, a 500ml PET bottle and a stapler.

Date:	Saturday, 19 October 2024

Time:	2pm - 3:30pm (Registration starts 1:30pm)

Venue:	Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore 4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:	FREE (Registration required)

EVENT REGISTRATION

If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.

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ABOUT THE DEMONSTRATOR

With over twenty years of passion for ikebana and more than a decade of experience, Lee Hong has mastered the art of crafting exquisite floral designs that harmonize artistry with nature's beauty.

Her impressive portfolio includes participation in notable events such as:
• Charity exhibition in memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake (2011)
• Singapore Garden Festival (2002, 2014-2017)
• FDSS Fashion DreamBall
• Japan HQ Sogetsu exhibitions (2017, 2019)
• Gardens by the Bay (2022)
• Asia Pacific Orchid Conference APOC (2023)

ABOUT IKEBANA

Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, is a subtle, sensitive and sophisticated art form having a recorded history from many centuries. It is steeped in the philosophy of developing proximity with nature. Ikebana is a form of art similar to painting and sculpture. The artist expresses his/her creativity by using the medium of natural floral materials and containers. The fundamentals of Ikebana are as relevant today as they were centuries ago, but the art form has evolved to suit the modern society

ABOUT IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL

Ikebana International (I.I.) is a non-profit cultural organisation headquartered in Tokyo, and is dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana. Founded in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon Allen, with a dream to create an organisation uniting the people of the world through their mutual love of nature and enjoyment of Ikebana, I.I. currently has presence in over 50 countries, with 161 Chapters and membership of approximately 7600 people. It is inspired by its motto "Friendship through flowers".

Ikebana International Singapore Chapter 135 was founded in 1969 by Lady Bette De La Mare, wife of the then British High Commissioner to Singapore. The Chapter has since then actively contributed to the learning, appreciation and promotion of the art of Ikebana in Singapore and the region. The Chapter members come from various schools of Ikebana such as Ikenobo, Sogetsu, Ohara, Ichiyo, Ryusei-ha, Souami and Kozan. Monthly events organised by the Chapter offer the members and Ikebana lovers, a platform for interaction and learning. Over the years, the Chapter has also raised funds through this beautiful art form and donated to many charitable causes both locally and internationally.

Where is Japan Creative Centre (JCC)?

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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
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By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
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Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel.

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