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Shaped by Nature
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A Porcelain Dialogue Between Two Female Artists |
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Maeda Asami • Teo Huey Min |
14 – 20 May 2026
Japan Creative Centre
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© Maeda Asami and Teo Huey Min
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Japan Creative Centre (JCC) and Artifactt are proud to showcase a porcelain exhibition – Shaped by Nature – by Japanese artist Ms Maeda Asami and Singaporean artist Ms Teo Huey Min. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan (SJ60), the exhibition presents a harmonious dialogue between the two female artists from their respective countries, united by porcelain as their core medium and by a shared sensitivity towards nature, culture, and daily life.
This exhibition is part of the official celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan (SJ60).
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14 – 20 May 2026
Closed on Sunday and Monday |
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10am – 6pm
※The exhibition will close at 3pm on 20 May |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
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Admission: |
FREE |
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| ABOUT THE ARTISTS – MS MAEDA ASAMI |
© Maeda Asami
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Born in Tokyo in 1988, Ms Maeda Asami studied oil painting at Musashino Art University, where she completed her foundation course in 2006. She later turned to philosophy, earning her degree from the Faculty of Literature, Department of Philosophy at Kokugakuin University in 2011, before completing a Master’s programme at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Literature in 2013. She began studying ceramics following her postgraduate studies. In 2017, she established her independent practice in Kyoto. Her works with crafts include plant-dyed Japanese paper alongside ceramics.
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Ms Maeda's work is characterised by a harmonious blend of traditional Japanese ceramic techniques and botanical motifs. She specialises in white porcelain, employing methods such as "itchin" (イッチン, squeezed patterns) and "uchikomi" (打ち込み, impressed leaf veins) to create delicate, nature-inspired designs. Her pieces often feature floral elements like dahlias and chrysanthemums, rendered in subtle glazes such as ash blue and bronze. The translucency and purity of her porcelain evoke a sense of calm and elegance, making her works both visually appealing and practical for daily use.
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© Maeda Asami
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| ABOUT THE ARTISTS – MS TEO HUEY MIN |
© Teo Huey Min
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Ms Teo Huey Min studied Fine Arts in Ceramics at Lasalle College of the Arts and later graduated from Tainan University of the Arts Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts (Taiwan) with a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics. Following which, she did a three-year residency at the Utatsuyama Craft Workshop in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and attended several shorter residencies and workshops at Shiga Prefecture, Japan, as well as the US, Republic of Korea, Finland and Canada. Ms Teo has won several awards and has been exhibiting internationally. This is also her second time exhibiting at JCC.
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Ms Teo's work is the manifestation of doubts concerning her relationship with nature. Through the repetitive, labour-intensive actions of collecting, mold making and casting of botanical elements from her immediate environment, she looks into the psychological aspect of her urge to connect with nature. The result of these activities also holds an archival quality in her artworks. These processes are like an accumulation of "vocabularies" which are later visualised into a "language" as an expression of thoughts in regard to her environment.
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© Teo Huey Min
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Artist Talk by Maeda Asami and Teo Huey Min
A conversation and dialogue with the artists
16 May 2026
Japan Creative Centre
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© Maeda Asami
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© Teo Huey Min |
Join us for an afternoon conversation with both artists Ms Maeda Asami and Ms Teo Huey Min as they share how they draw inspiration from botanical forms native to their environments and how nature serves as a shared thematic foundation in their sculptural works and functional ware.
The talk will explore their concepts and inspirations, trace their individual career paths, and offer insights into their unique techniques and processes. The artists will also reflect on life beyond the studio, sharing about their life as artists and mothers in Japan and Singapore respectively. Set within the exhibition space, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the artists while experiencing their works in person. We invite you to sit in, listen, and be part of the conversation.
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Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
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1:30pm – 2:30pm (Registration starts 1pm) |
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Venue: |
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
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Admission: |
FREE (with registration) |
| REGISTER FOR THE ARTIST TALK |
Click button or scan QR to register: |
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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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| WHERE IS JAPAN CREATIVE CENTRE (JCC)? |
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Is this your first time to Japan Creative Centre? Follow the map below to Japan Creative Centre now.
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)
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 Rendezvous Hotel.
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