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SUMMARY:Carrier Pigeons
DESCRIPTION:Four young artist originally from Japan have decided to get together and express their thoughts living in foreign country through their art pieces. \nThe role of artist is to deliver messages to the audience with artistic languages. The question for the artist is how to deliver the message in an interesting way. \nCarrier pigeon\, the title of this exhibition\, was once used as a medium to deliver messages. The artists will deliver our messages through the medium of painting.\nThe artists participating in this exhibition are all Japanese. We hope you will enjoy seeing how the Japanese artists express what they have sensed in the culture of New York\, a community made up of many different people.  \nBeing artist living in NYC and Japanese nationals are the common thread running through these artists.\nThey are also each employed as assistants in the studio of the contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama. \n\n\nHiroaki Konaka\nLight Flow (Flower) 1 \nsilver metal leaf\, dye ink\, and acrylic on canvas\, 14×14 inch\, 2021 \n \nLight Flow (Flower) 2 \nsilver metal leaf\, dye ink\, and acrylic on canvas\, 14×14 inch\, 2021 \n \nUntitled \nsilver metal leaf\, dye ink\, and acrylic on canvas\, 14×11 inch\, 2021 \n \nAnniversary Flower \nsilver metal leaf\, dye ink\, and acrylic on canvas\, 20×16 inch\, 2021 \n \nUtopia \nsilver metal leaf\, dye ink\, and acrylic on canvas\, 20×16 inch\, 2021 \n \nMariko Fujimoto\nEarly Summer \nacrylic on canvas\, 35.8×45.9 inch\, 2015 \n \nRemember \nacrylic and crayon on canvas\, 6.3×10.7 inch\, 2021 \n \nTaishi Shingu\nString of Life \nacrylic on canvas\, 48×36 inch\, 2021 \n \nWavering Lights#1 \nacrylic on canvas\, 20×16 inch\, 2021 \n \nWavering Lights#5 \nacrylic on canvas\, 20×16 inch\, 2021 \n \nTakura Suzuki\nTree Back Then 1 \noil and inkjet print on canvas\, 35×24 inch\, 2021 \n \nTree Back Then 2  \noil and inkjet print on canvas\, 35×24 inch\, 2021
URL:https://resobox.com/event/carrier-pigeons/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191205
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition Vol. 5 Threatened Threads: Protect our Endangered Amigurumi!
DESCRIPTION:Update: June 2021 \nThe World Amigurumi Exhibition is now open to the public and we are taking all the steps possible to make it safe for guests to visit the exhibition. We have officially extended the exhibition until the end of March 2021! We hope to see everyone at the exhibition in our safe environment! \n\nDue to the COVID-19 outbreak and the New York State government policy to shut down non essential businesses\, we will be closing the World Amigurumi Exhibition and the RESOBOX gallery until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and wish that everyone stay safe and healthy! \n\nAfter taking a quick break from the World Amigurumi Exhibition\, RESOBOX is back with an all new refreshing theme and loads of new crochet artists joining in for their new exhibition. The amigurumi industry is constantly expanding\, as is the World Amigurumi Exhibition! RESOBOX\, as a Japanese cultural community center located in New York\, is bringing back the celebration of amigurumi with a new theme by a diverse selection of artists. \nAs the World Amigurumi Exhibition is constantly growing\, RESOBOX has decided to take a look at a worldwide and vital problem – endangered species that are constantly decreasing. Supporting endangered species is and spreading awareness is a topic that RESOBOX holds dearly to their hearts\, and they have decided to support the cause by making it the theme for the exhibition this year! \nIn total\, they’ve gathered pieces from over 100 artists from 42 countries who’ve found and recreated endangered species (animals\, plants\, etc.) located within their region as amigurumi. Using the Red List of Threatened Species published the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)\, which lists species of animals/plants/insects/etc. that are most on the verge of extinction\, crochet artists from all over the world have used their creativity to craft beautiful amigurumi pieces to help spread awareness. Through the exhibition RESOBOX\, would like to advocate the importance to protect the many species on the list together with the many amigurumi artists around the world. \nSee the unique and enticing endangered species amigurumi at the World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 5! \nFind out how Mookie makes new friends with endangered species!\n \nIn The Press\n\nExperience A Tight-Knit World of Amigurumi at ResoBox in LIC by Joe DiStefano on About Travel\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Blog by Petits Pixels (French version)\nAll Around the World by Inside Crochet Magazine\n\nWhat are Amigurumi?\nEndangered Kiwi Amigurumi by Seeapin\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called Yaoyorozu no Kami. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, RESOBOX Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \nGo on a video tour of 2016’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n \nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nMITSUE (Website | Facebook) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n \nSee the full artist’s list below!\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition Vol. 5 Artist List
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-19/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014
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SUMMARY:The SHOKUNIN Collection Vol. 1: The Evolution of Tradition by Tomoe Senko Co.\, Ltd (「職人」コレクション VOL.1 伝承と革新 巴染工株式会社)
DESCRIPTION:Designing products\, making products\, selling products\, buying products––products go through many stages before they begin their useful lives in your home. The SHOKUNIN collection is a showcase for craftspeople (known as shokunin in Japanese) to introduce Japanese traditional arts and crafts to New Yorkers at RESOBOX\, an innovative arts space in Long Island City. \nThe first installment of SHOKUNIN will feature the venerable Japanese textile company Tomoe Senko and opens on Monday\, November 4\, continuing until Tuesday\, November 26. Tomoe Senko\, based in Morioka\, Japan\, has been producing hand-dyed products for more than 110 years. The fifth-generation head of Tomoe Senko\, Mr. Makoto Tojo\, will be making a special appearance in New York for the event. \nTradition\nTomoe Senko will exhibit tenugui (traditional Japanese hand-dyed towels) and hikeshi hanten (traditional Japanese firefighter uniforms) that have been worn during the Morioka Hachiman Shrine Matsuri (Fall Festival)\, which has been celebrated for more than 300 years. Each group that participates in the festival has a different design for its hanten and tenugui––we will introduce you to the distinctive designs along with the history of each group. \nThe craftspeople of Tomoe Senko have passed the torch to a new generation––they are young and talented\, and also highly skilled. They may be young\, but the craftspeople know the traditional techniques and have been creating their own new methods as well. Chusen\, a traditional Japanese hand-dyeing technique\, is used for tenugui and kimono. Nassen\, another traditional hand-dyeing method\, is used for hanten\, noren (fabric door panels)\, and flags. Tomoe Senko has specialists in these two different methods\, and there are also steaming and washing craftspeople who make the products possible. All the craftspeople put their hearts into their work\, using skills they have perfected over years. We hope you will see and feel their passion through this exhibition and take some of it home with you. \nEvolution\nThe fifth-generation owner of Tomoe Senko\, Mr. Makoto Tojo\, has opened two new factories near the original factory. He has incorporated new technologies and developed new products. Because the artisans of Tomoe Senko have mastered traditional hand-dyeing techniques\, they can use those as a base for creating new ideas\, giving them unlimited possibilities. Tomoe Senko also has its own sewing team\, so from dyeing and printing to finishing the final product\, many skilled people put life into the cloth. Tomoe Senko will be bringing new products\, including printed sashiko clothing and goods\, for this special event. \nWe will have an opening reception on Thursday\, November 7\, from 7pm to 9pm. Our sponsor Sake Discoveries will provide Nanbu Bijin\, producer of award-winning Japanese sake\, as welcome drinks from Iwate throughout the evening. During the reception\, we will connect the dye house with Resobox via the Internet\, so you will have a chance to meet the shokunin who made these beautiful products and share a moment of time together. Attendees will also receive a special free gift\, the Tomoe Senko exclusive “Three Most Famous Noodles” tenugui! \nYou can take part in a hand-dyeing workshops on Saturday\, November 9\, and Sunday\, November 17. \n\nNatural Indigo Tie-Dyeing Tenugui Scarf Workshops\nDischarge-Dyed Tenugui Workshops\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the organizer of SHOKUNIN: \nRuri Kippenbrock\nWuhao New York\, Inc.\n212.231.8126\ninfo@wuhaonyc.com \n\nモノをデザインする人、モノを作る人、モノを売る人、そしてモノを買う人。全てが繋がることで、モノは循環している。「職人」コレクションは、モノを作る人にスポットライトをあて、今注目されているニューヨークLIC (ロングアイランドシティー)のアートスペースRESOBOXより、日本のモノとそのモノを作る人達を紹介しながら、期間限定にて展示販売するシリーズものの企画である。 \n第一弾は、岩手県盛岡市より巴染工株式会社が出展。「伝承と革新」をテーマに、巴染工第五代社長東條誠氏をお迎えし、１１月４日より１１月２６日迄、１００年以上続いている手染め製品、手ぬぐいや半纏等を主に、展示販売をする。 \n「伝承」\n３００年以上継承されている盛岡八幡宮秋祭りで、身に纏われている火消組半纏と手ぬぐい、令和の今も変わらずに、職人の手により、本染めにて一枚一枚大切に染められている。今回の「職人」コレクションでは、その半纏と手ぬぐいを特別に販売。１０組程ある火消各組には、それぞれの組の名前と印、そして歴史があり、展示販売中は、半纏や手ぬぐいと共に、火消組の歴史も紹介する。 \n巴染工職人は、世代交代が終わり、新しい世代の職人達の手により、伝統が継承されている。昔ながら技法にて、半纏は捺染、手ぬぐいは注染にて染められている。その他浸染にて、前掛け等も染めている。彼らの若い感覚と伝統技術によって、一枚一枚染め上がり作られた製品、そのモノの後ろにいる新世代の職人達の姿を、この展示販売会を通じて、感じていただけたら幸甚である。 \n「革新」\n巴染工では、本染製品を生産している本工場の他に、新工場も設立され、新しいプリントの技術を取りいれながら、様々な製品の開発進めている。昔ながらの伝統的な手染め技術が基本にあるからこそ、プリントプログラムを作成するにも、通常のイメージでは浮かぶことがない様なアイデアが生かされ、新製品が生まれている。自社の裁断縫製チームも備えており、熟練職人と若い職人と共に、日々染めあがった布を、一枚一枚のモノへと進化させている。今回の展示販売会では、昔ながらの刺し子生地にプリント加工をしたアパレル製品等を販売予定。 \n「職人」コレクションを通じ、モノ作りの場所で、日々活躍している職人達の姿を見ていただきたい。 \n１１月７日（木）にオープニングセレモニーを開催予定。当日会場では、Sake Discoveries寄贈岩手県の名酒「南部美人」を楽しんでいただきながら、インターネットにて、巴染工本工場とニューヨークを繋ぎ、昔ながらの工場の風景を実際に見ていただき、職人達とニューヨーカーとが、時を共有できる時間を設ける予定。その他、軽食も準備予定。当日会場に来ていただいた方には、巴染工より、オリジナル手ぬぐい「盛岡三大麺」柄手ぬぐいのプレゼント。 \n実際に手染めを体験していただくワークショップも開催予定。１１月９日（土）と１１月１７日（日）の二日間。 \n問い合わせ先： \n「職人」コレクション企画運営\nWUHAO NEW YORK INC\n225 W 36TH STREET\, ROOM 604\nNEW YORK\, NY 10018(電話) 212 231 8126 \nキッペンブロック琉璃
URL:https://resobox.com/event/shokunin/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
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SUMMARY:Creations from Southern Japan: Traditional\, Vibrant and Intricate Dolls and Textiles
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Hakata textiles and dolls? We’re very excited to introduce and welcome the unique artisans and products from Hakata\, an area located in the southern Japanese island named Kyushu.   \nThe main material of company Hakata Ori Textiles is silk. Japan has produced the best quality raw silk\, which is often used for Japanese kimonos\, after improving the breeding of silkworms for a long time. Hakata-ori textile is a beautiful silk fabric and one of the most well-known traditional Japanese craft arts\, with a history of more than 770 years. These techniques are now used for interior products!  \nWhen it comes to Hakata Dolls\, locally produced unglazed clay is used to make Hakata doll figures and is colored very carefully by hand\, so that the artisans can\, in detail\, furnish distinctive calmness and meticulous expressions to the Hakata Dolls. The themes of Hakata Dolls vary from “beautiful women” to “Kabuki players”.  \nAre you interested in painting your own dog doll? Come join our workshop on Oct 26th! Find out more at our website: https://resobox.com/event/paint-your-own-traditional-japanese-doll/\n \n\nRESOBOX will hold a Japanese craftsmanship exhibition on October 26th and 27th at their RESOBOX East Village location. Titled “Creations from Southern Japan: Traditional\, Vibrant and Intricate Dolls and Textiles\,” the exhibition explores the various textiles\, dolls and other fine craftsmanship from the Hakata area in Japan. As so\, RESOBOX is looking for a few people to join a focus group for the exhibition! Compensation will be $10 per person. If you are interested\, please fill out the form below and show up promptly at your selected time.  \nCreations from Southern Japan Focus Group Sign-Up Form
URL:https://resobox.com/event/creations-from-southern-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190904
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SUMMARY:ENGIMONO
DESCRIPTION:ENGIMONO is Japanese popular art that has been handed down through generations. It is known to bring luck to the people who have them.\nSince ancient times\, the Japanese has had a unique mindset that God is present in everything around us. \nFrom nature and phenomena to even the kitchen at home. \nMany of ENGIMONO (lucky charms) that remain throughout Japan are connected with the people’s faith and express the people’s wish for good health and huge harvest. \nENGIMONO (lucky charms) are created based on the customs and beliefs from various parts of Japan. \nIt reflects the local characteristics from each part of Japan. \nIt is obvious that every piece is delicate and are created using a unique molding sensation. Each piece is handmade one by one using special materials from the local regions. \nMoreover\, most of them have their own local beauty. \n**All artworks will be available for purchase! \n\nOpening Reception with Special Guests Shintaro Segawa\, Yachiko Daruma and LOBO51\nSunday\, September 22 ♦ 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nPlease join us for the opening party for ENGIMONO!  \nGuests will have the chance meet the owner of the exhibition ENGIMONO\, Shintaro Segawa from “YAMABIKOYA.” YAMABIKOYA handles traditional Japanese toys\, mainly from the Kyushu area but also from other parts of Japan. Daruma artist Yachiko Darum will pay a visit to the exhibition as well! Lastly\, we will have a live painting event performed by our special guest LOBO51 who is the artist of the “YAMABIKOYA” sign. We look forward to seeing you all! \nLOBO51\, originally from Kumamoto\, started their live-paint activities unit “GOA” in 2001. Since 2001\, they have presented mural paintings\, CD jacket productions\, logos\, signage productions\, order canvases\, welcome boards and more. Their free-style live-painter title allows them to paint freely in various spaces including Japan and overseas. \nThe concept is to embody an image consisting of sound and space. \nSpace and air\, light and shadow\, color and sound. \nRepeated line development and color experiment\, \nEventually all the pieces will be connected and become Oneness on Canvas. \nSee them at the opening reception for “ENGIMONO” this Sunday\, September 22 from 7 to 9pm! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/engimono-2/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190904
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SUMMARY:Poetry of Nature
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX International Haiku Contest Winners\n1st Place Winner\nEdward Cody Huddleston from Georgia\, USA \nlone streetlight\na firefly\nflickers back \n2nd Place Winner\nEduard Tara from Iasi\, Romania \ngardening\nher shadow full of\nforget-me-nots \n3rd Place Winner\nMartha Magenta from Bristol\, England \nnight watch . . .\nI follow her gaze\nto the stars \nAs we did not receive enough haikus to announce a winner for the Youth division\, we have decided to select and congratulate one child for their outstanding haiku as an honorable mention! \nHonorable Mentions – Adult Division\n \nDebbie Scheving from Washington\, USA \nwisp of a cloud –\non the infant’s cheek\na fallen eyelash \nJennifer Carr Munoz from Sante Fe\, New Mexico \nstill waters –\nfish nibble bits\nof sun \nHelen Barysheva from Moscow\, Russia \nchildren’s playground\nfallen leaves\ntake off again \nHonorable Mentions – Youth Division\n \nDinesh Srikar Mekala from Andhra Pradesh\, India \nhide and seek\none more banyan leaf\nlands on my head \nThank you all for participating in the RESOBOX International Haiku Contest! We want to warmly congratulate the winners! Their haikus will be on display at our RESOBOX LIC location from August 18 to September 8\, 2019. Please feel free to join us for the Artist’s Talk event with judge Natalia L. Rudychev this Sunday\, September 1st at 7:00pm! \n Artist’s Talk Event\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n***SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!***\nRESOBOX is holding its very first Haiku contest in partnership with Haiku artist Natalia L. Rudychev! Please submit your own Haikus for a chance to be a part of the upcoming Haiku exhibition\, “Poetry of Nature.” \nTheme: Haiku are to be written in the spirit of the following quote by Lafcadio Hearn (from an essay “Bits of Poetry” that appeared in Hearn’s book In Ghostly Japan\, 1899) \nThe common art principle of the class of poems under present consideration is identical with the common principle of Japanese pictorial illustration. By the use of a few chosen words the composer of a short poem endeavors to do exactly what a painter endeavors to do with a few strokes of the brush — to evoke an image or a mood — to revive a sensation or emotion. And the accomplishment of this purpose — by poet or by picture maker — depends altogether upon capacity to suggest\, and only suggest. […] a poet would be condemned for attempting any completeness of utterance in a very short poem: his object should be only to stir the imagination without satisfying it. \nSend us your best creations. Entries must be in English. Each entry must be the original\, unpublished work by the author\, and should not be under consideration or publication elsewhere. Appearance of a haiku in any social media renders it ineligible. \nDivisions: \n\nYouth Division (ages 5-15)\nAdult Division (ages 16+)\n\nTopic: Free\nForm: 3 haiku per entrant\nAwards: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place and three Honorable Mentions\nPrizes: Certificate of Recognition\, Books on Haiku\, Public Display at RESOBOX LIC during the event.\nJudging: Blind\nJudge: Natalia L. Rudychev (http://www.thepoetryofbreath.com/1.html) \n*Email submissions only*\nPlease send your emails to wendy@resobox.com with the following information:\nSubject line: RESOBOX International Haiku Contest + Age of the Author\nInclude: Full name\, postal address\, email\, phone number \nThree haiku per entrant\, there are no rules to syllable count\, between one and four lines written in the spirit of the theme quote above. \nSubmission period: June 19 – July 24\, 2019 \n\nImages by Natalia L. Rudychev are provided for inspirational purposes only.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/poetry-of-nature-2/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190830
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SUMMARY:ENGIMONO
DESCRIPTION:ENGIMONO is Japanese popular art that has been handed down through generations. It is known to bring luck to the people who have them.\nSince ancient times\, the Japanese has had a unique mindset that God is present in everything around us. \nFrom nature and phenomena to even the kitchen at home. \nMany of ENGIMONO (lucky charms) that remain throughout Japan are connected with the people’s faith and express the people’s wish for good health and huge harvest. \nENGIMONO (lucky charms) are created based on the customs and beliefs from various parts of Japan. \nIt reflects the local characteristics from each part of Japan. \nIt is obvious that every piece is delicate and are created using a unique molding sensation. Each piece is handmade one by one using special materials from the local regions. \nMoreover\, most of them have their own local beauty. \n**All artworks will be available for purchase! \n\nOpening Reception with Special Guests Shintaro Segawa\, Yachiko Daruma and LOBO51\nSunday\, September 22 ♦ 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nPlease join us for the opening party for ENGIMONO!  \nGuests will have the chance meet the owner of the exhibition ENGIMONO\, Shintaro Segawa from “YAMABIKOYA.” YAMABIKOYA handles traditional Japanese toys\, mainly from the Kyushu area but also from other parts of Japan. Daruma artist Yachiko Darum will pay a visit to the exhibition as well! Lastly\, we will have a live painting event performed by our special guest LOBO51 who is the artist of the “YAMABIKOYA” sign. We look forward to seeing you all! \nLOBO51\, originally from Kumamoto\, started their live-paint activities unit “GOA” in 2001. Since 2001\, they have presented mural paintings\, CD jacket productions\, logos\, signage productions\, order canvases\, welcome boards and more. Their free-style live-painter title allows them to paint freely in various spaces including Japan and overseas. \nThe concept is to embody an image consisting of sound and space. \nSpace and air\, light and shadow\, color and sound. \nRepeated line development and color experiment\, \nEventually all the pieces will be connected and become Oneness on Canvas. \nSee them at the opening reception for “ENGIMONO” this Sunday\, September 22 from 7 to 9pm! \n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/engimono/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTSTAMP:20260720T232327Z
CREATED:20190618T030116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T232327Z
UID:30518-1560729600-1560815999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Poetry of Nature
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX International Haiku Contest Winners\n1st Place Winner\nEdward Cody Huddleston from Georgia\, USA \nlone streetlight\na firefly\nflickers back \n2nd Place Winner\nEduard Tara from Iasi\, Romania \ngardening\nher shadow full of\nforget-me-nots \n3rd Place Winner\nMartha Magenta from Bristol\, England \nnight watch . . .\nI follow her gaze\nto the stars \nAs we did not receive enough haikus to announce a winner for the Youth division\, we have decided to select and congratulate one child for their outstanding haiku as an honorable mention! \nHonorable Mentions – Adult Division\n \nDebbie Scheving from Washington\, USA \nwisp of a cloud –\non the infant’s cheek\na fallen eyelash \nJennifer Carr Munoz from Sante Fe\, New Mexico \nstill waters –\nfish nibble bits\nof sun \nHelen Barysheva from Moscow\, Russia \nchildren’s playground\nfallen leaves\ntake off again \nHonorable Mentions – Youth Division\n \nDinesh Srikar Mekala from Andhra Pradesh\, India \nhide and seek\none more banyan leaf\nlands on my head \nThank you all for participating in the RESOBOX International Haiku Contest! We want to warmly congratulate the winners! Their haikus will be on display at our RESOBOX LIC location from August 18 to September 8\, 2019. Please feel free to join us for the Artist’s Talk event with judge Natalia L. Rudychev this Sunday\, September 1st at 7:00pm! \n Artist’s Talk Event\n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n\n***SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!***\nRESOBOX is holding its very first Haiku contest in partnership with Haiku artist Natalia L. Rudychev! Please submit your own Haikus for a chance to be a part of the upcoming Haiku exhibition\, “Poetry of Nature.” \nTheme: Haiku are to be written in the spirit of the following quote by Lafcadio Hearn (from an essay “Bits of Poetry” that appeared in Hearn’s book In Ghostly Japan\, 1899) \nThe common art principle of the class of poems under present consideration is identical with the common principle of Japanese pictorial illustration. By the use of a few chosen words the composer of a short poem endeavors to do exactly what a painter endeavors to do with a few strokes of the brush — to evoke an image or a mood — to revive a sensation or emotion. And the accomplishment of this purpose — by poet or by picture maker — depends altogether upon capacity to suggest\, and only suggest. […] a poet would be condemned for attempting any completeness of utterance in a very short poem: his object should be only to stir the imagination without satisfying it. \nSend us your best creations. Entries must be in English. Each entry must be the original\, unpublished work by the author\, and should not be under consideration or publication elsewhere. Appearance of a haiku in any social media renders it ineligible. \nDivisions: \n\nYouth Division (ages 5-15)\nAdult Division (ages 16+)\n\nTopic: Free\nForm: 3 haiku per entrant\nAwards: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd place and three Honorable Mentions\nPrizes: Certificate of Recognition\, Books on Haiku\, Public Display at RESOBOX LIC during the event.\nJudging: Blind\nJudge: Natalia L. Rudychev (http://www.thepoetryofbreath.com/1.html) \n*Email submissions only*\nPlease send your emails to wendy@resobox.com with the following information:\nSubject line: RESOBOX International Haiku Contest + Age of the Author\nInclude: Full name\, postal address\, email\, phone number \nThree haiku per entrant\, there are no rules to syllable count\, between one and four lines written in the spirit of the theme quote above. \nSubmission period: June 19 – July 24\, 2019 \n\nImages by Natalia L. Rudychev are provided for inspirational purposes only.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/poetry-of-nature/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20260720T232221Z
CREATED:20190602T034424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T232221Z
UID:30506-1559347200-1559433599@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Cosmos on the Palm
DESCRIPTION:“Why did you become a traditional artisan?” This is the most frequently asked question for me\, being Japanese\, living in Japan and being a Japanese traditional artisan. My answer is always simple. “Why ask? Try it for yourself!” \nThere are so many techniques and culture that has been lost or long forgotten. I was born in Kyoto\, surrounded by full of heritage and traditions. I never thought that these things around me was so valuable\, so fragile\, and so easily gone forever. As I grew up here in the US in Virginia\, its was the turning point of my life. One day I was asked\, “Why doesn’t your country value your culture more?” It was shocking. I never thought of such nor never imagined how things were so rapidly changing in Japan. \nAs I returned to Japan\, I started working as a character designer for the game industry. It was the state of art of the period\, and was the most promoted job. But as I worked more\, I felt that I was missing something in my life. I was just messing with data and things were all digital within the monitor. I wondered what I wanted to become. Then I remembered the question that I was asked while in the states. \nI looked for a field of traditional work that was about to cease its history. That is how I became one of the only three Japanese automata builder. I also wanted to be unique\, so I decided to be an artisan specializing in a precision miniatures especially of a Japanese folk toys. I am self taught as there was no where I could learn what I wanted to know. From there creating something “different” became my life. My hands create various things that fit on the palm of the hand. All the pieces on the palm shine as the stars in the galaxy\, and talks to whoever is seeing it. \nI am an Artist\, and I am an Artisan at the same time. I will keep creating something different\, with the techniques that have been passed on for generations\, spiced with my sense and flavor. \n\nJoin artist Hiromu Moulinette (Morine)’s workshops on how to make his miniatures and pieces! Find out more in the links below: \n\nJune 22-23\, 2019 (2:00pm) | Paint your own Daruma and Fortune Cat\nJune 22-23\, 2019 (4:15pm) | Asobi no Tsugi ~ Fixing Pottery and Ceramics using Traditional Japanese Methods
URL:https://resobox.com/event/cosmos-on-the-palm-2/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTSTAMP:20260720T232208Z
CREATED:20190530T182631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T232208Z
UID:30505-1559174400-1559260799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:「掌の宇宙」 Cosmos on the Palm
DESCRIPTION:“Why did you become a traditional artisan?” This is the most frequently asked question for me\, being Japanese\, living in Japan and being a Japanese traditional artisan. My answer is always simple. “Why ask? Try it for yourself!” \nThere are so many techniques and culture that has been lost or long forgotten. I was born in Kyoto\, surrounded by full of heritage and traditions. I never thought that these things around me was so valuable\, so fragile\, and so easily gone forever. As I grew up here in the US in Virginia\, its was the turning point of my life. One day I was asked\, “Why doesn’t your country value your culture more?” It was shocking. I never thought of such nor never imagined how things were so rapidly changing in Japan. \nAs I returned to Japan\, I started working as a character designer for the game industry. It was the state of art of the period\, and was the most promoted job. But as I worked more\, I felt that I was missing something in my life. I was just messing with data and things were all digital within the monitor. I wondered what I wanted to become. Then I remembered the question that I was asked while in the states. \nI looked for a field of traditional work that was about to cease its history. That is how I became one of the only three Japanese automata builder. I also wanted to be unique\, so I decided to be an artisan specializing in a precision miniatures especially of a Japanese folk toys. I am self taught as there was no where I could learn what I wanted to know. From there creating something “different” became my life. My hands create various things that fit on the palm of the hand. All the pieces on the palm shine as the stars in the galaxy\, and talks to whoever is seeing it. \nI am an Artist\, and I am an Artisan at the same time. I will keep creating something different\, with the techniques that have been passed on for generations\, spiced with my sense and flavor. \n\nJoin artist Hiromu Moulinette (Morine)’s workshops on how to make his miniatures and pieces! Find out more in the links below: \n\nJune 22-23\, 2019 (2:00pm) | Paint your own Daruma and Fortune Cat\nJune 22-23\, 2019 (4:15pm) | Asobi no Tsugi ~ Fixing Pottery and Ceramics using Traditional Japanese Methods
URL:https://resobox.com/event/cosmos-on-the-palm/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTSTAMP:20260720T232202Z
CREATED:20190530T155911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T232202Z
UID:30503-1559174400-1559260799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:妖怪展 -NANKAYOUKAI-
DESCRIPTION:Taisan Tanaka is Japanese style painter. He newest exhibition “妖怪展 -NANKAYOUKAI-” at RESOBOX East Village revolves around the mythical Youkai creatures of Japan. The exhibition totals around 15 paintings depicting Youkai with Japanese letters. \nWhat is Youkai?\nIt has long been told in Japan that when one encounters a strange or peculiar phenomenon he/she suspects that Youkai must be manipulating this.\nIt is said that Youkai not only punishes people for their laziness and selfishness but also teaches them to take good care of things and to respect nature and environment. Many Japanese have long been familiar with Youkai.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/%e5%a6%96%e6%80%aa%e5%b1%95-nankayoukai/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190515
DTSTAMP:20260720T232059Z
CREATED:20190514T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T232059Z
UID:30501-1557792000-1557878399@resobox.com
SUMMARY:ISHIZUKADACHI IN NEW YORK: Makoto Ishizuka Photo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Makoto Ishizuka was born in Yokohama\, Japan in 1982. After working as a musician and assistant director of a popular TV program in Tokyo\, he got a chance to meet Akihiro Nishino\, an acclaimed author/illustrator of children’s books and a member of the popular Japanese comedian duo named King Kong. Since then\, he has helped to make the duo’s promotional films and annual events for which Ishizuka’s work is highly praised. Working alongside talented comedians\, filmmakers and photographers\, he has been expanding his career in not only film production but also photography. \nHis passion for photography started after meetings those in need in society who are disabled and struggle with physical and or mental illnesses. His thoughts toward this population were a little bit biased initially\, but they were dramatically changed after a meeting with a mom and her disabled child. He offered to take a photo of the child\, thinking that likely they would reject the offer. To his surprise\, they were rather happy with the offer from a professional photographer like Makoto. He realized that his work could shed a light on those in need. \nThis single event eventually led him to focus on portraits. He has captured portraits of over 300 people so far\, all standing straight with their feet shoulder width apart\, looking directly at his lens. This specific portrait style got an attention and now called “Ishizuka-Dachi.” This is his first “Ishizuka-Dachi” photo exhibition. \n \nGenerous monetary supports\, totaling $17\,000\, from his supporters and friends in both Japan and US made it possible to hold this exhibition. \nMakoto Ishizuka himself will be in the gallery during the exhibition. Please feel free to come by. He is looking forward to meeting you there. Thank you.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/ishizukadachi-in-new-york-makoto-ishizuka-photo-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTSTAMP:20260720T231933Z
CREATED:20190418T002740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231933Z
UID:30483-1555459200-1555545599@resobox.com
SUMMARY:A Little Bite of Japan: The World of Miniature Food Models
DESCRIPTION:Can you believe these miniature food models are actually made of polymer clay? \nThey’re small\, but so much more. Cute\, yet realistic. Plus\, they look delicious! \n \nThis bowl for a miniature bowl of ramen\, for example\, has to harden first. Then an hour is spent whittling it into just the right shape. For a miniature bento (box lunch)\, everything is made by hand\, including the box. The rice\, the deep-fried shrimp and all the other ingredients are hand-made\, and the whole process takes over a week. \nWelcome to the subtle and multi-layered world of Japan’s miniature food models! \nIn addition to models\, you can find fashion accessories such as rice-ball and pastry ear studs and brooches. \nThere’s only one for you in the world. Why not find the miniature food that’s just right for you? \nAre you interested in making miniature food items? Come join our workshop! Even beginners can easily start making their own miniature foods. The fun starts at 1 o’clock PM on Sunday\, May 26!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/a-little-bite-of-japan-the-world-of-miniature-food-models/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20260720T231727Z
CREATED:20190321T174922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231727Z
UID:30464-1553126400-1553212799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Japanese Kendama
DESCRIPTION:けん玉は古い子供たちに愛されてきた伝統的なおもちゃちゃです。\n各プレイヤーは、たくさんさんのゲームに参加することでゆっくりとスキルをあげさせます。\nそんなんなくくれはいつかかも時間をかっっけてるてる愛してるてるてるていますこのように…けん玉はまたたん継続的に進化しているいます。\nこのおもちゃを古代日本の伝統的な様子と組み合せることで、新しい種類の伝統的なおもちが生まれます。 \nこの展覧会は、1930年に設立された日本の木材製品メーカー、ヨネモックによって作られたけん玉です。 \n展示されている全作品の中で、独自のレーザー切断技術を駆使した16種類のニシキダマのデザインは、日本の職人技の傑作です。藤山らいんを使ったけん玉の古代日本のデザインは、江戸時代初期（1600年頃）からの画家タワラヤソタツによる屏風-Eをモチーフにしています。「っけっか」「うめいこかもん」などの伝統的な和柄は、けん玉で表現できます。 \nまた、プロのけん玉選手に人気のLEGAXIS（3種類のデザイン）を出展します。この作品は、日本で毎年開催される「けん玉ワールドカップ」で生まれ、14の国と地域から約400人のけん玉選手が集まり、2日間で合計53\,000人の客が集まりました。 \nけん玉をつくった職人が壁のパネルに紹介されます。ゲストは、けん玉を創り出してきた職人たちの伝統的な技法とも、、、、、革新的なアイデアで情熱を感じるでしょう。愛を組み込んでいます。、そう。すること。創造的にされたけん玉をお楽しみください。 \n展覧会その他のパネルでは、それらのけん玉が生まれた鳥取県が、その主要なブナ林で有名な大山山（1729 m）の説明と、177以上の青銅製の水木しげるロードが紹介されます。客は、鳥取が「2019年の日本の旅行先トップ10」で、外国人がその年に訪れるべきランキングの1位にランクされた理由を経験しましょう。
URL:https://resobox.com/event/japanese-kendama/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTSTAMP:20260720T231621Z
CREATED:20190225T161624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231621Z
UID:30448-1551052800-1551139199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Atelier Carton NY
DESCRIPTION:“From unnecessary to important” \nI have been advocating my slogan “From unnecessary to important” through my art activities of carton. \nEveryone knows carton is tough and handy\, but on the other hand\, you might have seen them as scrap and gotten an image of dirty garbage. What kind of story\, however\, does the carton have inside? After stuffs are put inside far beyond the sea\, what story takes them here\, and dumps them here? Collecting those storytelling carton\, and wishing to reuse them as wanted. \nI want you to discover the value depends on each individuals. \nYou might find anything valuable when you happened upon some trash. \nIf you see it as trash or treasure\, it is totally up to you. \nI want everyone to have new perspective. \n\nOpen Studio Date:\nMarch 16th: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nMarch 18th: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm / 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm \nCard Wallet Workshop: March 16th and March 17th (Find out more: Create Recycled Card Wallets with Carton!)
URL:https://resobox.com/event/atelier-carton-ny/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20260720T231608Z
CREATED:20190220T154254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231608Z
UID:30447-1550620800-1550707199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:FLOATING WORLD: Pleasure & Entertainment in Meiji Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from The Burns Archive\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present the seventh annual exhibition from The Burns Collection & Archive. The floating world encapsulates the hedonistic urban lifestyle\, especially the pleasure seeking aspects\, that emerged during Edo period Japan. Images of floating world culture depict the pleasures and entertainments of Meiji Japan – the world of geishas and courtesans\, kabuki actors\, and sumo wrestlers. Tea houses\, theaters and brothels are backdrops for the floating world’s universe of extravagance. Ukiyo-e means “pictures of the floating world\,” and in the spirit of the colorful woodblock prints created during the Edo period\, this exhibit utilizes original nineteenth century hand-painted photographs reproduced on varied media\, such as wood and metal\, as well as original historic prints. \n\nThe Burns Collection & Archive\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2008)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2012)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016) and Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan (2017).\n \nwww.burnsarchive.com
URL:https://resobox.com/event/floating-world-pleasure-entertainment-in-meiji-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20260720T231555Z
CREATED:20190111T215339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231555Z
UID:30441-1547164800-1547251199@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Flakes of Dream
DESCRIPTION:I am a multidisciplinary artist in Brooklyn\, New York. I was born and raised in the countryside of Japan surrounded by mountains\, green tea fields\, and the Pacific Ocean. Influenced by organic materials and nature\, I draw animals\, lines and shapes mimicking natural elements and life such as the wind\, plants and the ocean. For my abstract landscape\, I use acrylic or oil on canvas. I transfer images of my memories into simple geometric shapes such as squares\, circle or lines. \nSpecially\, I draw many circles influenced by Enso (Circle in Zen). The shape symbolizes life\, sun\, light\, spirit\, peace\, infinity\, interminable\, perfection\, and continuance for me. \nAll of my works somehow pertain to human life\, society and nature. For example\, paintings of the main character\, the frog\, is a symbol of fertility\, transformation\, mystery\, and renewal. It is standing\, sitting\, thinking\, eating\, dancing\, disguising\, sleeping\, etc. The frog tricks people. It is to convey such symbolism\, but also to suggest a possible sinister side to his behavior. \nAlso my interest in making installations and performance are due to my desire to engage viewers in all of their senses: sight\, hearing\, smell\, touch and sometimes even taste. I also enjoy making installations because there are many possibilities to incorporate all kinds of media. For example 1000+ paper cranes Angel Wings were inspired by Japanese legend\, that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes\, his/her wish come true. The crane is one of the mystical creatures and symbol of peace. The eggshells in Precarious also pertain to human life\, in that they are fragile but also full of mystery\, potential and everyday magic\, provided they are taken care of. \n \nFlakes of Dream from Sophia Chizuco and Tina Wang. \n\nClosing Reception\nPlease join us for the closing reception this Sunday\, March 3rd from 5:00PM – 6:30 PM. A performance by Tina Wang will be held at 6:00PM.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/flakes-of-dream/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20260720T231548Z
CREATED:20190109T201735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231548Z
UID:30439-1546992000-1547078399@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Oscar Brekell on Teruyuki Isobe’s Teapots
DESCRIPTION:When I first came in contact with Teruyuki Isobe’s teapots in 2014\, I was not only amazed by their aesthetic qualities\, but also impressed by how well they worked as tools for steeping great tasting tea. Made with great precision and care\, they are always light and easy to both grip and to pour with. \nNeedless to say steeping tea also requires a lot of precision and care\, and therefore the importance of the teapot as a tool cannot be stressed enough. A poor teapot can easily ruin a good tea but a well crafted one can on the other hand enhance both the taste and flavor. In this sense any teapot made by Isobe makes a reliable ally in the tea lovers quest for the perfect cup of tea. In my case\, I even dare say that Isobe’s teapots made me in charge of my tea steeping in a way that I had never experienced so far in my life. \nPerhaps it is his background as a practitioner of the art of Sencha that makes Teruyuki Isobe able to make teapots that embody both beauty and functionality at the same time. His devotion both as a potter and as an artist continues on to inspire and bring joy to tea lovers in Japan as well as overseas. Adding to that\, since they are handcrafted every single teapot is unique\, always making teatime a very special occasion.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/isobe-teapots/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260720T231324Z
CREATED:20181008T025648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231324Z
UID:30419-1538870400-1538956799@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Biotope
DESCRIPTION:Kotaro Isobe solo exhibition\nCurated by Yuki Ideguchi \nA biotope is an area of uniform environmental conditions providing a living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals. Kotaro Isobe who studied Nihonga (Japanese style painting) at the Tokyo University of the Arts and is good at delicate nature depiction through daily sketches and nature observations. From the early stages of his work\, he emphasizes the nature observation by reproducing the biotope. He paints small creatures such as frogs\, insects\, and flowers that are overlooked in everyday life. \nIn the Meiji Era\, Nihonga were influenced by Western paintings and developed from traditional Japanese paintings. Especially in the postwar Nihonga\, expressions that blur the outline of the picture are mainstream. However\, Isobe’s paintings are composed of beautiful lines and flat paintings. His decorative expression that reminds me of that Rinpa presents one aspect of Japanese beauty that modern Japanese paintings had forgotten. \nIn this exhibition\, we are also focusing on Yo no Bi which means beauty should be found especially in the objects of everyday life. Since ancient times in Japan\, paintings are painted on everyday items and have been enjoyed as part of their lives. In addition to an ordinary painting work\, works drawn on everyday items such as garbage cans and fans are also exhibited. \nOpening Event\nThe opening reception will happen on Wednesday\, October 17 at RESOBOX Chelsea\, at 5:30pm featuring a musical performance by Kenji Haba. This music event is curated by Masatora Goya. \nKenji Haba\nhttp://www.kenjihaba.com \nKenji Haba is a guitarist who heralds a new direction for classical guitar through his insight and work with the coloration of sounds\, as well as through bringing new formats to the landscape\, including the innovative guitar-cello ensemble. He is also an active performer of contemporary music\, with over 20 pieces of music written for and premiered by him\, including works featured in classical guitar magazines in Japan as well as the US. He is well known for his interpretation of Toru Takemitsu\, his performances having been described as an “ideal match for Takemitsu’s music” by Fanfare. \nGuest Curator\nYuki Ideguchi (born 1986) is an artist and curator. He does not only produce art works but also curates several exhibitions and has expanded his world. He received both a BFA (2011) and MFA (2013) in Japanese Painting from Tokyo University of the Arts. In his work\, he blends traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary imagery and themes. \nCuration \n2018　Evolving Traditions – Paintings of wonder from Japan\, Japan Information and Culture Center\, Washington DC\, USA\n2017　THE FICTIONAL SCENERY\, RESOBOX LIC \, NY\, USA\n2015 　-Jecoration- Decorative Expressions of Japanese Art and Their Influences\, J-collabo\, Brooklyn\, USA\n2013　Exhibition of The Drawings\, Minnano Gallery\, Tokyo\, Japan\n2012　The Drawing Exhibition “The View of Current and Old”\, Tokyo University of the Arts Museum\, Tokyo\, Japan
URL:https://resobox.com/event/biotope/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260720T231317Z
CREATED:20181008T022841Z
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SUMMARY:INHERENT
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX is pleased to announce its launch of new gallery program named RESO203 with the exhibition INHERENT — A Solo Presentation of Works by Yasue Maetake. mh PROJECT nyc simultaneously presents this inaugural exhibition to support innovative developments to art in collaboration with the artist. \nMaetake is known primarily for her sculpture and installations; central to this exhibit\, INHERENT will be a series of her new bas-reliefs\, which will cover the walls and ceilings of the gallery as compositional elements. Maetake calls this series\, “Printed Oxidation on Fiber Relief\,” which showcases unusual methods that produce bright\, textured wall pieces created from transformed handmade papers by exposing them to metal corrosion\, thus producing expressive hues of turquoise and reddish-brown residues. The synergy between the objects and exhibition space direct the viewer’s focus to both the artwork and architecture through emphasizing the artist’s distinctive materials. \nInstalled on the ceiling and continuing down the walls\, one of her pieces consists of a very light steel-frame within layers of the fibers. By purposely using these concrete objects\, Maetake expresses a material’s physical presence in flux as it changes from one expression to another in its spatial aspects so that it withstands being captured by the viewer’s gaze. Maetake conjures various associations ranging from natural to industrial imagery and architecture: an implication metaphorically representing the artistic production life-cycle itself\, translated into a statement of political and ecological configurations to be contrasted with images of our fast-paced modern life. All of these transient qualities in Maetake’s work　 suggest that the effects of time on artworks and human creation are explored as vital components of organic\, natural processes. \nCheck out the artist talk event happening Tuesday\, November 13\, 2018 here. \nAbout RESO203\nRESO203 was initiated by RESOBOX that has been a constant station featuring Japanese artifacts by various artists\, regardless of nationality\, to disseminate the culture and philosophy of Japan. RESO203 was made in order to better nourish its cultural heritage and contemporary art multidisciplinary by active and hands-on artists in a variety of media\, as well as introducing a wide range of projects by independent curators. \n\ninfo@reso203.com\nwww.reso203.com\n\nSpecial Thanks\nmh PROJECT nyc\nFor more information\, please contact: \n\nmhprojectnyc@gmail.com\nmhprojectnyc.com
URL:https://resobox.com/event/inherent/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180929
DTSTAMP:20260720T231254Z
CREATED:20180928T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231254Z
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SUMMARY:Superior Woodcrafts from Akita\, Japan: Magewappa\, Beer Cups\, Sake Cups
DESCRIPTION:By Shunji Kurimori & Hiroyuki Hashino \nThe traditional crafts from Akita introduced at this exhibition demonstrate the wealth of natural resources Japan\, the long-established methods of the area’s craftsmanship\, and the relationship between humanity and nature. As “crafts with local flavor” that incorporate all the region’s qualities\, or as traditional tools that still prove useful today\, they integrate easily into one’s lifestyle. In their pursuit of beauty and functionality\, two artisans craft works of austere elegance and careful design that are made for utility. \nThis exhibition of traditional and modern crafts from Akita features two renowned Masters\, Shunji Kurimori & Hiroyuki Hashino. Their works have been displayed at major national and international venues and have received prestigious design awards. \nMage-wappa is a traditional craft that originated in Akita Prefecture. It involves bending strips of Japanese cedar wood to make food vessels and other household items. Using straight grain Akita Cedar\, Mage-wappa art craft was first developed in the beginning of the 17th Century. Its first form took the shape of a lunch box made by a woodcutter in the Odate area of Northern Japan. The Lord of Odate Castle then encouraged the technique in a samurai’s work and it grew in popularity. In recent years the craft has been used as a base for the development of new techniques and modern design. Popular for its straight grain and light weight\, the Akita Cedar used in these products is more than 250 years old. \nShunji Kurimori is a mage-wappa artisan with 46 years of experience and an 18 times winner of the Good Design Award\, and an officially recognized Contemporary Master Craftsman. Committed to using traditional craftsmanship to meet the needs of today\, Kurimori has come up with several groundbreaking mage-wappa designs\, including tapered cups and nesting food containers. A true innovator\, he is driving the evolution of his craft. \nHashino’s unique and innovative designs are crafted from a rare hardwood tree whose wood has a very beautiful grain and texture. In Japanese this tree\, a member of the Birch family\, is called “Onoore Kanba”\, which means “breaking the hatchet birch”. Hashino’s products are made with careful consideration for their materials\, shape and function produce a more beautiful and timeless result. \nHiroyuki Hashino often travels to the United States to introduce his products internationally. In 2012\, he featured his products at Cherry Blossom Festival at Sakura Park\, and also exhibited at American Craft Show in New York. In 2013\, he received the Good Design Award.  Hashino received the Gold Awards Omotenashi Selection 2016\, 2017 and 2018. More than 30 years ago\, Hashino produced his first wooden shoehorn and has been making these beautiful wooden tools with long\, smooth carves ever since. In 2005\, The Imperial Household Agency brought one of this signature pieces for the Emperor of Japan. Since then\, three more sets of Hashino’s shoehorns have also been stocked at the prestigious Nara Hotel\, where the Emperor regularly stays. \nThe exhibited works will include daily commodities; Hashino’s shoehorn introduced by the Imperial Household Agency to the Emperor and his twisted combs that he received the Gold Award Omotenashi Selection 2016 for\, Kurimori’s female lunch boxes that he received the Good Design Award for and his sake bottles and cups he received the Long Life Design Award for\, etc.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/superior-woodcrafts-akita/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180918
DTSTAMP:20260720T231246Z
CREATED:20180918T010007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231246Z
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SUMMARY:YO no BI (用の美)
DESCRIPTION:Tomoharu Okamura solo exhibition\nCurated by Yuki Ideguchi\nTomoharu Okamura’s work focuses on the addictiveness that light-emitting objects possess. \nHe creates his works based on the idea that people are attracted towards a strong light source\, and that they congregate around various phenomena the light generates. \nJust as bright light that reaches your synapsis could cause a lasting effect on your vision\, tremendously strong light could create addiction but he also believes\, as various types of light brighten the dark places in the world every day\, light has the primordial power to give people a feeling of peace and compassion. \nThings in our daily life that emit or reflect light are of particular interest to Tomoharu. \nLight of course comes in many shapes and forms such as sunlight\, moon light and water glimmering seen naturally\, or street lights\, buildings\, glass and mirrors made artificially. These days\, however\, it is widely recognized that staring at things like TVs\, video games\, computers\, cellphone screens for extended periods can have a deep lasting effect on the body and mind. From prehistoric times\, humans have instinctually been afraid of the dark and have always sought for brightness and therefore our vision\, to this day\, is easily fascinated with self-emanating light sources. It is just normal for people to be mesmerized by light-emitting objects\, he believes. \nIn the present day\, we deal with light emitting objects longer than before and the accumulation of time spent in front of such objects deepens Tomoharu’s fascination towards light and drives him to express it on his canvas. \nTomoharu’s desire for light comes from the Japanese culture as well. In Japan\, gold leafed folding screens with paintings on them were created as light sources to light up the dark. You might think a gold leafed folding screen to be something of decadence but in reality\, it was used in slightly dark and quiet rooms inside wooden buildings and at night they were used to reflect the moonlight or candle light and diffuse it onto the interior of the dark room. Gold foils and white paper applied on the screens therefore had the effect similar to that of a reflector board used in movie sets. White paper base surface is often left intentionally as it is and this technique is called YOHAKU-NO-BI (the beauty of the blank space). With YOHAKU-NO-BI\, the blank spaces without any paint or ink applied offer a sense of the existence of ambience and humidity and this depiction of atmosphere that one cannot see is at the very heart of the essence of Japanese art. \nEnsuring that the surface makes good use of gold and silver foils and blanc white spaces to reflect light in dark rooms has been perceived essential in Japanese paintings even to this day. Tomoharu incorporates metal foils in his art pieces to reflect light to make it seem as if the pieces themselves are emitting light. He carefully chooses the use of paint and motifs to support this effect and the result is our desire stemming from the addictiveness of the light in which we get ourselves bathed every day\, and an opportunity for salvation evoked from this very desire\, all expressed using essential elements nurtured through the history of Japanese art. \nBy making the canvas to emit light\, his works strive to be NIHON-GA (Japanese paintings) that can light up our daily lives. The light that fills the surrounding space(s) carries within it a sense of purity and a certain presence of solemnity. Tomoharu’s works take on the role to provide a glimpse of hope that is universally significant even in this current-day world where we are all poisoned by light. \nNIHONGA involves traditional mineral pigments and/or dyes mixed with NIKAWA\, glue made of animal gelatin\, that are then kneaded with water to make the paint which can then be applied on the [WASHI = traditional Japanese paper] canvas. Tomoharu finds the process of making his art pieces essential so he uses a technique to places layer after layer of paint over each other. Under the multiple layers of his works\, at the deepest level of all\, lay the ideas and embodiment of Japan’s natural climate and ethnicity firmly rooted. \nHe also values the Japanese culture highly and creates works in traditional art forms such as KAKEJIKU in the hope of passing on the craft to the next generation. This view is also closely related to his suggestion of YO-NO-BI (beauty of use) that the beauty that comes out as a result of design evolution through constant pursuit for ultimate convenience offers a different kind of beauty compared to that of decorations designed with particular intensions. \nOpening Event\nThe opening reception will happen onWednesday\, October 3rd at RESOBOX Chelsea\, at 5:30pm featuring a musical performance by Sumire Hirotsuru and Eiko Kano on violins. \nThis music event is curated by Masatora Goya. \n\n6:00pm – Sumire Hirotsuru\n6:45pm – Eiko Kano\n\nGuest Curator\nYuki Ideguchi (born 1986) is an artist and curator. He does not only produce art works but also curates several exhibitions and has expanded his world. He received both a BFA (2011) and MFA (2013) in Japanese Painting from Tokyo University of the Arts. In his work\, he blends traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary imagery and themes. \nCuration\n2018　Evolving Traditions – Paintings of wonder from Japan\, Japan Information and Culture Center\, Washington DC\, USA\n2017　THE FICTIONAL SCENERY\, RESOBOX LIC \, NY\, USA\n2015 　-Jecoration- Decorative Expressions of Japanese Art and Their Influences\, J-collabo\, Brooklyn\, USA\n2013　Exhibition of The Drawings\, Minnano Gallery\, Tokyo\, Japan\n2012　The Drawing Exhibition “The View of Current and Old”\, Tokyo University of the Arts Museum\, Tokyo\, Japan\n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/yo-no-bi/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180905
DTSTAMP:20260720T231230Z
CREATED:20180904T203658Z
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SUMMARY:WA-gokoro NYC
DESCRIPTION:Wa-gokoro is the meaning of true heart and sincerity. It is the word that expresses the heart of Japanese harmony that is inherited with each generation and puts a heartfelt reminiscence in the minds that visit them. Gathering in New York will be pieces from Japan’s cultural world heritage\, from Himeji Castle’s famed castle town\, and numerous gems nurtured by the old province of Harima. Through Wa-gokoro NYC\, one may feel the warmth of each creator’s heart and depth of the traditional pieces within their hands. \nThis joint exhibition plans to bring companies from Himeji City and Harima Province to expand their horizons and bring both new and old crafts around the world. \nFind out more about Wa-gokoro at their Facebook: Wa-gokoro Facebook\nExhibiting Companies\n\n\n\nCompany\nType\nDescription\n\n\n\nAmaneya co.\, Ltd.\n\nWebsite\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\nWagashi (Japanese Confectionery Sweets)\nMikan Daifuku (Orange Rice Cake Sweets)\nEmidama (Japanese Macaron)\nArita Porcelain (Japanese dishes)\n\n\nAmaneya creates adorable and delicious Japanese sweets in popping colors for everyone to enjoy!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKOKUHO CO.\, LTD\n\nWebsite\nFacebook\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\nLuggage\nLeather Goods\nBackpacks\n\nPocket Notebooks\n\n\nFounded in 1953\, and incorporated since 1963\, Kokuho is a wholesale company specializing in leather bags and accessories. Our world-class products are the combination of the finest leather from Japan and over 50 years of Japanese craftsmanship. For Wa-Gokoro\, we present to you two bag designs deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history: the Randoseru and the Gakute. On top of durability and practicality\, the eye-catching quality and aesthetics of our bags will be sure to capture the discerning hearts of New Yorkers everywhere. Carry with you a piece of Japan all around from East Village to Wall Street.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravelive Himeji\n\nWebsite\nFacebook\nInstagram\n\n\n  \n  \n\nLocal Activities\n\n\nSick of city tours and activities? \nThen\, Travelive Himeji! \nTravelive Himeji will give you the opportunity to travel and live in Himeji at the same time\, and help you meet local people and discover the real life there. \nWith Travelive Himeji\, you can arrange many kinds of experience with locals\, such as Zen meditation at a temple\, Japanese calligraphy\, and making Japanese food\, leather crafts or roof tiles\, which cannot be found in guidebooks. \nYou can also join local traditional events\, which makes you feel that you have been one of the members of the village for a long time. \nFind your own way of Travelive Himeji with us!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNamioto\n\nWebsite\nFacebook\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\nKinchaku (Traditional Japanese drawstring bag)\nFuroshiki (Traditional Japanese wrapping cloth)\n\n\nCute things makes everyone smile. \nLooking at cute things\, both children and adults will smile. \nNamioto creates colorful and cute products that will make people smile just by looking at them. \nWe’re hoping to see these warm smiles!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNichi Nichi Pottery\n\nWebsite\nFacebook\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\nCeramic bottles\nTea bowls\n\n\nNichi Nichi Pottery turns traditional Japanese ceramic bowls and tea bowls into every day items to use how you like!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLINN-S\n\nWebsite\nFacebook\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\nTabi Shoes\n\n\nLINN-S is a customized product designed and developed by using components selected by each customer. Please get your own customized shoes by selecting your favorite components from a variety of choices. \nYour toes firmly grip the ground. \nLINN-S has adopted a style that separates the big toe from the second toe to prevent bunions. You will feel the earth’s energy through the thinly designed soles. \nAccording to ancient Asian medical techniques\, stimuli on the soles of your feet properly reorient your heart and body from the inside out. The fasteners called “kohaze” bring the freedom of fitting and fashion.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/wa-gokoro-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180816
DTSTAMP:20260720T231208Z
CREATED:20180815T164615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231208Z
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SUMMARY:IMPRESSIONS TO REFLECTIONS: Painted Origami
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist – Talo Kawasaki\nFor most people\, folding origami usually conjures up memories of making flapping birds\, flowers or “fortune teller” action models. Even modern\, more sophisticated origami practices will involve mimesis\, or representational paper folding\, such as flora\, fauna and fantastical creatures. The results can be astonishingly realistic but they are still using only single- or dual-colored squares of paper\, although printed and patterned paper is also folded to very good effect. \nIn this exhibition\, I took further advantage of the paper itself as a representational medium beyond just folding it. In most instances each sheet of paper was pre-painted before folding and sometimes it was painted afterwards\, as well as being painted both before and after the folding. In addition\, the pieces for this installation are contextualized with other materials to add dissonance and social commentary but mostly to encourage you to be mindful of each piece individually\, pushing your perceptions and broadening the boundaries of this timeless craft. \nArtist Appreciation\nAll of the butterfly folds were designed by Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander and their Origamido Studio. Kyohei Katsuta for Makoto Yamaguchi and Origami House in Japan created the Yellowtail fish model. Talo would like to sincerely thank them all for their generous support and permission to recreate their elegant designs for this exhibition.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/impressions-to-reflections-painted-origami/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180801
DTSTAMP:20260720T231146Z
CREATED:20180731T152456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231146Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibian
DESCRIPTION:Amphibian has been transformed from the artist\, Nung-Hsin Hu’s\, on-going performance SUSHI. To extend the idea of identity confusion into her current circumstances\, Nung-Hsin performed SUSHI in her working environment\, a museum\, wearing her regular working clothes while the space was closed to the public. The photographic and video documentation reveal the contradiction and affinity between the two roles as an artist and art administrator\, and the invisible creative contribution provided through the supporting admin role. \nThe Amphibian exhibition at RESOBOX will include stereoscope photographic installations\, one single channel video\, and site specific fake food installations that will also reflect the artist’s confusion of identity. \nAmphibian Artist Statement by Nung-Hsin Hu\nAmphibian is made possible by Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amphibian/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180719
DTSTAMP:20260720T231117Z
CREATED:20180718T150306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231117Z
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SUMMARY:Drink in Style: Gorgeous Glassware from Japan
DESCRIPTION:Explore a wide variety of the delicate Japanese artisan drinking wares! \nWhat do you think are best glasses or cups to drink your favorite drinks with? Do you have a favorite type of glass to use for your alcoholic drinks like beer\, wine\, sake\, whisky\, or vodka? In Japan we say that sake wares make sake taste differently and we carefully choose which wares are better for certain drinks as we believe that the right drinking wares bring out the best taste in drinks! We would like you to find your favorite Japanese drinking ware in this exhibition! \nAll of our exhibited wares were made by Japanese artisans using sophisticated and traditional techniques. We hope you will enjoy our most intricate collection. \nOur Drinking Wares\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nFD STYLE (SANSAKU)\nThe SANSAKU is a cup created specifically for the enjoyment of sake. It comes in three different styles\, designed to accentuate and amplify the aroma\, texture\, flavor\, and aftertaste of sake. Because\, sake can be enjoyed at a wide range of temperatures\, we have carefully spun single sheets of stainless steel using our specially designed mold and spatula\, creating a vessel that can control how heat is transmitted to the mouth. Everyone has their own sense of taste\, and preferences can change according to mood\, physical condition and the social environment. The SANSAKU lets us enjoy our sake at different temperatures and occasion-perhaps you will be pleasantly surprised by a new flavor experience in your usual sake. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFD Style Lineup\n\n\n\n\nSansaku morning glory (Silver/Black) 100% Stainless\n\nSansaku Camellia (Silver/Black) 100% Stainless\n\n\n\nSansaku Ocyoco (Gold/Green/Red/Blue/Silver/Black) 100% Stainless\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nKIMOTO GLASS TOKYO (EDO KIRICO)\nKimoto Glassware started in Asakusa 80 years ago\, since then\, they have kept to their principle “Keep traditional techniques and create the future of glassware”. During that time\, they have made millions of glasses with offers and requests. They will continue as the major glassware company in Tokyo in developing and creating new aspects of glass in their downtown factories\, while working with craftsmen\, designers and creators. Edo Kirico is a glass craft that has been handed down in Tokyo. Edo Kirico was fostered in the urban culture among the townspeople\, and during the Meiji era (mid-19th century)\, the craft introduced not only Western equipment and instruments\, but also their technique while preserving traditional techniques and has been passed down to the present time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  KIMOTO GLASS TOKYO Lineup\n\n\n\n\nEDO KIRICO Gui-nomi Pair\n\nKUROCO Tamaichimatsu\n\n\n\nKUROCO Stripe\n\nES slim02\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nNOUSAKU\nIn 1916\, NOUSAKU began manufacturing Buddhist ritual objects in Takaoka\, Japan. Their advanced casting techniques\, expert knowledge\, tradition\, and spirit have been passed down through generations over a long period of time. They pursue the perfect harmony of the inherited tradition and modern design. NOUSAKU uses a selection of materials and casting techniques including raw\, self-hardening\, lost wax\, and original silicon casting method to establish a high-mix\, low-volume production system. Working on the foundations of advanced techniques developed through history\, they also employ new techniques such as NC processing. By achieving a balance between the machine and precision handwork of our craftsmen\, we have been able to develop a flexible production system. All-inclusive production from planning to manufacturing ensures a stable supply of high-quality products. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOUSAKU Lineup\n\n\n\n\nKuzushi-Yure S (Gold/Silver) 100% Tin\n\nSake Cup Oriental Zodiac Monkey 100% Tin\n\n\n\nNousaku Tumbler-NAJIMI 100% Tin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nAMANO SHIKKI\nExploiting their traditional technique of Takaoka Lacquerware which has been cultivated since their inauguration in 1892\, they have been dedicating to design products matching modern life. They also develop their products always keeping in mind to put themselves in the customer’s shoes. Their high-quality Raden glasses are chiseled in 12 angled parts and adorned with gold. When sake or spirit is poured\, the liquid reflects on the glass and its brightness spreads out like a kaleidoscope. Raden glasses are suitable for a modern lifestyle due to its translucency and warmth of the glass\, and mysterious brightness of the abalone shellfish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAMANO SHIKKI Lineup\n\n\n\n\nAmano Shikki Kaleidoscopic Series Sake Cup Cherry Blossom (Black/Red)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nYasumitsu Morito (Ceramic Sculptor)\nYasumitsu Morito is a NYC based Japanese ceramic sculptor who works primarily in sculpture that extends from intimate gallery space to interactive public space. He has exhibited in various venues in New York\, including a Public Sculpture in Carl Schurz Park in NY\, solo show at the Bill Hodges Gallery\, RESOBOX Gallery\, and the Consulate General of Japan in New York. Morito’s work has been featured in various publications including the Wall Street Journal\, NY1\, the Smithsonian and the Consulate General of Japan. He is an elected member of National Sculpture Society and currently teaches Ceramic Sculpture at the Art Students League of NY.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/drink-in-style-gorgeous-glassware-from-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180522
DTSTAMP:20260720T230945Z
CREATED:20180521T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230945Z
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SUMMARY:Sake for the Summer: Experience Chilled Sake
DESCRIPTION:Explore a new way of drinking sake! \nIn this exhibition\, we will show you one of the best ways to drink sake properly on sweltering hot days. One of the most beguiling and engaging aspects of sake is its ability to be enjoyed over a wide range of temperatures. One of our purposes in this exhibition is to have you try each sake at its recommended temperature ranges. Different temperatures suit different sake and we encourage you to taste each of them at a cool temperature at this exhibition. We will exhibit six kinds of sake each of which have strong features and flavors and are best drunk cold. \nSake that is served cold will generally taste drier\, fruitier and with a lighter flavor. These sake will be available for tasting at the very reasonable price of $3-4 for mini glasses or O-choko\, which are Japanese traditional sake cups. \nWe will be serving the sake in the three ways below: \n\nReishu (sake served chilled)\n\nOn the Rocks\nSherbet\n\nThis will be a great means for enhancing your knowledge of sake and learning which one is your favorite. We encourage you to experiment with all the different sake! \nIn addition\, during this exhibition\, we will hold a sake event in which attendees can explore a new pairing of three different sake with authentic Spanish Ham products. Attendees will also listen to a small sake lecture from Kikusui Shuzo. Please click here for more info! We’re looking forward to seeing you there! \nOur Sake List\nPlease click company names (in red) to see their websites. \n\n\n\n \n\nHiro Sake \n\nHiro Blue Sake Junmai Ginjo\nHIRO Sake is a Multi-Award Wining Handcrafted Premium Japanese Sake brewed and bottled in the Niigata Prefecture\, the premier Sake producing region in Japan. HIRO BLUE  has been specially handcrafted by their own Toji (master brewer) to be enjoyed either chilled or on the rocks and can also be used in your favorite cocktail in place of Vodka\, Gin or White Rum.\n\n\n \n\nKikusui\nFunaguchi Kikusui Nama Genshu Honjozo\nJapan’s first Nama-Sake\, created over 40 years ago\, sparking the Nama-Sake boom. Being un-pasteurized and undiluted allows you to enjoy the fruity aroma and fresh full bodied flavor of this Sake\, and being 19% alcohol it’s a high-impact sensory experience. Because of the delicate nature of un-pasteurized Sake this product is sold in a can to shield it from the light.\n\n\n \n\nKitaya\nSouden Tokubetsu Junmai\nProduced using exceptional yamada-nishiki sake rice locally cultivated in Fukuoka and applying the yamahai method\, low temperature fermentation over the course of 2 months. \nThis unique combination results in a fruit-forward and elevated acidity profile that complements meat-centric and richly flavored cuisine.\n\n\n \n\nKoshi No Iso\n\nMuroka Genshu Junmai Ginjo\nSake of the muroka genshu variety (non-charcoal filtered\, cask-strength) is typically only available to brewery staff. This muroka genshu made from Koshi No Shizuku\, a crossbreed of Hyogo Kita Nishiki and Miyama Nishiki sake rice is rich and full-bodied. Because it is non-charcoal filtered\, it is naturally lightly hued. Pairs well with hearty cuisine.\n\n\n \n\nAsahi Shuzo\nDassai 50 Junmai Dai Ginjo\n“Rather than sake that will get someone drunk\, or sake that will sell the most\, Asahishuzo’s aim is to create sake for tasting – to brew sake that is truly delicious and enjoyable for all. Their brand Dassai is the personification of this philosophy. \nWe must note\, however\, that they have no intention of brewing elusive phantom sake that doesn’t sell. This brewery makes some of the most popular and universally relatable sake in the world today.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiyake Honten\nSempuku Shinriki Muroka Genshu\nSempuku-no-kura\, “Brewery of a Thousand Fortunes\,” founded in 1856 was destroyed during the bombing campaigns of WWII; at the close of the war\, only two structural walls remained standing of the dozen or structures that comprised the brewery and its adjoining residence.  By late 1946\, the brewery was rebuilt and resumed production.  Miyake Honten’s brewing ethos is to cultivate strong koji (aspergillus oryzae) and achieve a umami-filled yeast fermentation; while ever-seeking the ultimate balance between umami\, acidity\, and food-friendliness.\n\n\n\nAdjacent to sake exhibition\, we are exhibiting several sake wares which make sake taste differently. We are exhibiting pottery\, stainless and glass wares. These are made by Japanese artisans that are available here in NY! Please feel free to look at these pieces as well! \nOur Sake Wares\n\n\n\n\n\nFD STYLE \nSANSAKU\nThe SANSAKU is a cup created specifically for the enjoyment of sake. It comes in three different styles\, designed to accentuate and amplify the aroma\, texture\, flavor\, and aftertaste of sake. Because\, sake can be enjoyed at a wide range of temperatures\, we have carefully spun single sheets of stainless steel using our specially designed mold and spatula\, creating a vessel that can control how heat is transmitted to the mouth. Everyone has their own sense of taste\, and preferences can change according to mood\, physical condition and the social environment. The SANSAKU lets us enjoy our sake at different temperatures and occasion-perhaps you will be pleasantly surprised by a new flavor experience in your usual sake.\n\n\n\n\nYasumitsu Morito\nCeramic Sculptor\nYasumitsu Morito is a NYC based Japanese ceramic sculptor who works primarily in sculpture that extends from intimate gallery space to interactive public space. He has exhibited in various venues in New York\, including a Public Sculpture in Carl Schurz Park in NY\, solo show at the Bill Hodges Gallery\, RESOBOX Gallery\, and the Consulate General of Japan in New York. Morito’s work has been featured in various publications including the Wall Street Journal\, NY1\, the Smithsonian and the Consulate General of Japan. He is an elected member of National Sculpture Society and currently teaches Ceramic Sculpture at the Art Students League of NY.\n\n\n \n\nKIMOTO GLASS TOKYO\nEdo Kirico\nKimoto Glassware started in Asakusa 80 years ago\, since then\, they have kept to their principle of “Keeping traditional techniques and creating the future of glassware.” Since starting\, they have made millions of glasses with offers and requests. They are continuing as the major glassware company in Tokyo in developing and creating new aspects of glass in their downtown factories\, while working with craftsmen\, designers and creators. \nEdo Kiriko is a glass craft that has been handed down in Tokyo. It was fostered in the urban culture among the townspeople\, and during the Meiji era (mid-19th century)\, the craft introduced not only Western equipment and instruments\, but also their technique while preserving traditional techniques and has been passed down to the present time.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/sake-for-the-summer-experience-chilled-sake/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:My Inner World / Sakhai’s Sekai
DESCRIPTION:Traveling from a young age and experiencing many cultures have been sources of inspiration in my work.  My paintings are influenced by places I have lived and traveled.  Additionally\, having a mother from Japan and father from Iran\, I find myself carrying both Eastern and Middle Eastern traditions.  In Japan\, I was inspired by the culture and scenery of my grandparent’s hometown\, Kashiwazaki\, a tiny village by the sea\, surrounded by vast mountains. My creative perception and talent was also nurtured by my Persian culture.  I have a strong sense of both cultures\, with the added influence of being American.  These many worlds intersect within me to create my own unique\, inner world. My paintings reflect the vast multitude of my personal ‘sekai’ and the complex landscapes of my past and present. \nMy abstraction reflects my inner world.
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LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Microcosm
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by Yasumitsu Morito\, a New York based Japanese-born ceramic sculptor. While Morito’s main concentration\, Japanese traditional pottery called Mashiko-yaki\, bears a historical fact that it had a relationship with New York in terms of its popularization and improvement in 1950s\, Mashiko-yaki has been flourishing as “Mingei\,” which is an artifact that possesses both function and aesthetic reflecting the local ideology and culture\, on the home front. \nIn this solo show\, Morito attempts to fuse the Japanese traditional craft with visual arts for New Yorkers as well as people around the world. The conflict between everyday objects and fine art will be resolved with the universal language of art by Morito who was born in Mashiko and has been practicing art in New York City. Morito introduces his exquisitely glazed potteries\, which show his longtime dedication to “Mingei\,” and his sculptures\, Mother and Child series as a new phase of Mashiko-yaki\, made out of a local material from New York. Morito’s work conveying the Japanese philosophy and concept of “Mingei” from Mashiko speaks to not only Japanese but also local people in New York by emphasizing the materialism of interactions with each other. Now\, he embodies the feeling of harmony that goes beyond the geographical boundaries within RESOBOX where Japanese culture resonates. \nIntroduction of Mashiko\nMashiko was officially village certified by the Edo government from 1853 until approximately the end of the the 19th century. The production volume of Mashiko became increasingly stabilized\, consisting mainly of tableware\, and was transported to Edo via the Kinugawa River. The 1920s was a turning point in history for Mashiko\, and the Mingei Movement was started by a group of artists at that time. This movement of ceramic artists was led by one of its founders\, Shoji Hamada in Mashiko. Hamada established an artistic cultural exchange with Bernard Leach. \nAn article in the NY Times dated May 12\, 2000 stated the following: “ In 1920 Leach was invited to join an English artists community in St. Ives\, Cornwall. Leach asked the Japanese potter Shoji Hamada to join him in St. Ives. They worked together for three years\, then Hamada returned to Japan to start his own pottery studio north of Tokyo. In 1955 Hamada was named a Living National Treasure of Japan.” Another article from The NY Times dated January 6\, 1978 quoted:  “Mr. Hamada settled in Mashiko in 1925. His goal was to revive the once flourishing pottery industry in Mashiko and to turn out objects that would be both serviceable and appealing.” Around the same time in 1952\, Hamada\, Yanagi\, and Leach visited the Greenwich House Pottery in Greenwich Village in New York after giving a workshop at NYU. Hamada and Leach’s ceramic bottles can be viewed at the Metropolitan Museum in NY today. \n \nMother and Child\nMother and child has been one of the themes of my sculpture since 2014. This is a great theme for depicting the human condition\, in terms of composition and one which is dear to my heart. \nMother and Child is the primordial image of art. The nativity is an entirely familiar scene\, with the baby\, the mother\, and the father\, and with friends and family admiring the new baby. This is a feeling common to all human beings. By picturing mother and child\, I can introduce a leitmotif that crosses all geophysical boundaries – a figure drawn from the archive of big art history\, art from prehistory to the modern.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/microcosm/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Shironuri: Transforming a Single Face
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Radcliffe\, a professional artist\, was inspired to collaborate with Helen Moss during a time when Helen was studying classical Japanese dance. Katherine\, fascinated by how completely shironuri (traditional stage makeup) transforms a face\, asked Helen to model for photographs so that Katherine could capture the dramatic changes as they were happening. \nNot content to simply document standard\, more familiar character changes\, Katherine posed Helen in compositions varying from meditative\, reverse image kaleidoscopic manipulations\, multiple faces of the same pose in different sizes\, with a focus on the flexibility of gender roles unique to classical Japanese dance. \nAll of the photographs in the exhibit were taken before the advent of digital photography\, and so were hand cut to create mixed media collages. \nSpecial Tsugaru Shamisen Performance\nTsugaru Shamisen master\, Kouzan Oyama and his student\, Doanh Nguyen will be performing a few pieces during the opening reception on Thursday\, April 12. \n\n\n\n\nKouzan Oyama \nOzama has master grade license from the Oyama style Tsugaru Shamisen school. He currently holds Tsugaru Shamisen classes in New York. \nWebsite
URL:https://resobox.com/event/shironuri-transforming-a-single-face/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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