25 - 28 October 2016

The Arts House

The Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan, and Singapore Arts Club are proud to present an art exhibition by Kirie artist Mr Kubo Shu. Kirie is a traditional art technique, where paper is finely cut with an art knife. With this technique, Mr Kubo Shu brings to life Japanese fruits, flowers and scenery, which he shares with the world through exhibitions held in USA, Russia and Malaysia. In commemoration of SJ50, a series of the artist’s selected works will be on display at The Arts House. There will also be a workshop, where participants are free to learn and try their hand at this beautiful craft.

About the Exhibition and Workshop

Mr Kubo Shu uses washi in his work, a handmade paper from raw plant material, and layers them to create vividly-coloured illustrations of the changing seasons and delicious cuisine of Japan. Heavily involved in the revival of Kirie, the artist also incorporates other materials in his work, such as pastel, acrylic paint, fabric and sand, which constitutes an updating of the elegant art form.

In the workshop, the artist will introduce his craft, and demonstrate skills and techniques used in paper cutting to produce beautiful paper work.

About the Artist

Mr Kubo Shu was born in 1951, in Yamaguchi, Japan. He studied architecture in university, where he first began exploring the art of paper cutting. His paper works often depict vibrant representations of cultural symbols, and expresses how he learns and lives his freedom, strength, and tenderness from the world of nature.

He held his first personal exhibition at a gallery in Osaka in 1977. Since then, he has been expanding his exhibition and gallery works throughout Japan.

In April 2008, his exhibition held in New York received great praise, and with it he has caught the attention of a new generation. He has since done exhibitions in Russia, USA, and with the Japan Foundation in Malaysia. In 2009, he was appointed as Special Advisor for Cultural Exchange by Japan’s Agency of Cultural Affairs, and actively represents Japanese culture around the world.

Exhibition Period

Exhibition Period:

25 - 28 October 2016

Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Friday, 11:00am to 6:00pm

Venue:

The Arts House
1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore 179429

Admission:

FREE

Register for the Workshop

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. WE HAVE REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND SUPPORT!

Date:

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Time:

3:00pm - 4:00pm
(Registration starts 2:30pm)

Venue:

The Arts House
1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore 179429

Admission:

FREE