Japan Creative Centre is delighted to present a new exhibition entitled "NHN - Change the World -" put forward by a collective of three artists, Bunsho Nagata, HAIOKA and NAKANO Yasuhiro, all from different generations and diversified art background. The trio converges to create a singular and unified artistic expression using a combination of Sho-Dou (Japanese Calligraphy), Music and modern Sumi art (Motion Painting).
EXHIBITION DATE & TIME
DATE: Saturday, 26th April 2014 - Saturday, 10th May 2014
(Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Public Holidays)
TIME: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
VENUE: 4 Nassim Road, 258372 Singapore
ADMISSION: FREE
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Bunsho Nagata
Calligrapher
Born in Shizuoka, Nagata received training from two well-known Japanese Master Calligraphers, TEJIMA Yukei and YAMAZAKI Taihou. He is a recipient of some of the prestigious awards such as Mainichi Shodo-ten Member’s Award and the Nitten Award. His works are collected by Chicago Art Museum and The Bulgarian National Gallery.
Blending traditional ink techniques, the composition in NAGATA’s calligraphy gives the viewer a harmonious state of mind with its rhythmic stroke and spiritual depth. |
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HAIOKA
Musician
HAIOKA has been an active member of the Japanese electronic bands ‘Bremen’ and ‘The Kah’ since 2006, and together they have performed for several music festivals in Japan. They have performed at the Summer Sonic Music, Hacienda Osiso festival, Nagisa and other festivals in Japan. In 2013, HAIOKA successfully made his debut with Emerald & Doreen, a record label in Berlin, Germany.
The soundtrack, Blowin' in the Wind of Love EP was ranked No.1 on the electronic top- hits chart of ‘What people play’. HAIOKA released an album Harumi EP in November 2013, which has been extensively introduced on numerous music websites in Europe and other countries across the globe.
Since 2013, HAIOKA has been composing music that blends traditional Japanese music played on traditional Japanese instruments with modern music.
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NAKANO Yasuhiro
Modern Sumi Artist and Film Director
NAKANO has been creating numerous creative TV commercials, music videos and movie trailers in Japan. When he made the trailer for the digitally re-mastered Japanese version of “The Godfather,” he received praise from Francis Ford Coppola.
With the professional skills achieved as a film director, editor, and a CG creator, NAKANO creates a new form of Contemporary Sumi Art. It is an artistic mix of moving graphics and traditional Japanese Sumi art. |
NAKANO Yasuhiro and HAIOKA will be presenting a talk about their works as a collective part of NHN. During this talk the artists will give us an insight to motion painting and its collaboration with music. They will touch upon the sound techniques as well as the concepts that make motion painting unique.
ARTIST TALK BY NAKANO Yasuhiro & HAIOKA
DATE: Saturday, 3rd May 2014
TIME: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Registration begins from 1:30pm)
VENUE: 4 Nassim Road, 258372 Singapore
ADMISSION: FREE
REGISTER FOR ARTIST TALK BY NAKANO Yasuhiro & HAIOKA
Please email the below details with the subject "Artist Talk by NAKANO Yasuhiro & HAIOKA"
to jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp
1. FULL NAME
2. AGE
3. GENDER
4. E-MAIL ADDRESS
Kindly ensure all your information is correct. We will send you a confirmation email for successful registrations. Registration deadline Wednesday, 30th April 2014.
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Address:
Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434
Getting to Japan Creative Centre
By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.
By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.
Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Parade Hotel.
Please register early to avoid disappointment. We regret that as there is limited seating, seats will be confirmed only upon receipt of confirmation email from JCC. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
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