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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190418
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTSTAMP:20260720T231727Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTSTAMP:20260720T231621Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20260720T231608Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190112
DTSTAMP:20260720T231555Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190110
DTSTAMP:20260720T231548Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260720T231324Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T231230Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180419
DTSTAMP:20260720T230930Z
CREATED:20180418T151220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230930Z
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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.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/my-inner-world-sakhais-sekai/
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:20180405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180406
DTSTAMP:20260720T230909Z
CREATED:20180405T173657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230909Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180405
DTSTAMP:20260720T230900Z
CREATED:20180404T151405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230900Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225
DTSTAMP:20260720T230810Z
CREATED:20180224T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230810Z
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SUMMARY:Tatami: From Laid to Carried
DESCRIPTION:Oda Tatami (織田たたみ®) is an innovative brand of tatami accessories born from the concept\, “from laying tatami to carrying tatami.” \nThe tatami invention was born from a long history. It was originally used by the royal family during the Nara era (710) and gradually became popular during the Edo era. The raw material of tatami that all Japanese people have grown to love has an antibacterial and deodorant effect\, while its fragrance has a calming effect. The tatami fragrance brings the same healing effect as Shinrin’yoku or a forest bath. However\, in recent years\, tatami culture has been shrinking by the reduced number of Japanese-style rooms in houses. \n \nOsamu Oda opened his first store in Tawaramoto\, Nara\, naming it “Oda Tatami Shop” where it still stands for 120 years today. He had an idea to revive the tatami in a new form\, where he created a tatami wallet so that he could carry tatami with ease. This became the catalyst and birth of Oda Tatami. However\, other than their specialization in tatami\, Oda Tatami as a brand was still an amateur to other aspects. The Oda Tatami Shop that stood for 120 years held pride in their quality and would not dare to sell goods that were not top notch. As so\, they searched for craftsman who sympathized with their tatami ideas and created an amazing technique for their products. \n \nProducts of Oda Tatami are not inexpensive\, which is why they pledged to make high quality goods that will be appreciated by satisfied customers. Oda Tatami aims for the highest quality with the label “Made in Japan.” They cherish and hold Japanese materials and technology close to their hearts. It is Oda Tatami that brings real value with real products filled with real people’s emotions and thoughts.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/tatami-from-laid-to-carried/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180123
DTSTAMP:20260720T230710Z
CREATED:20180122T152937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230710Z
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SUMMARY:40
DESCRIPTION:Taisan Tanaka is an innovative calligraphy artist and is constantly growing as one through the various stages of his life. The pieces of this exhibition summarizes the entirety of his past\, present and his future and ultimately displays what Taisan Tanaka is as an artist. Turning the ripe age of 40 this year\, Tanaka has prepared a total of 40 calligraphy pieces that describe himself in each step of life. The black and white pieces represent his experiences\, thoughts\, emotions and what he has become as an artist. \nTaisan Tanaka will hold his own live calligraphy performance during the exhibition’s opening party on January 25th at 7:00pm!
URL:https://resobox.com/event/40/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171205
DTSTAMP:20260720T230619Z
CREATED:20171204T063201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230619Z
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SUMMARY:Lovely Lacquerware of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Lacquerware by Yuko Asanuma\nFor generations\, lacquerware has been an essential element in the Japanese way of life to such an extent that in some countries\, the name for lacquerware utensils is “Japan.” \nThis lacquerware includes simple wooden bowls\, tea utensils such as natsume\, elaborately patterned lunch boxes\, hair combs\, and hairpins\, to name but a few. Furthermore\, the word shikkoku (the color of black lacquerware) evokes a clear and deeply penetrating beauty in the minds of Japanese people. \nHowever\, many of the items that are called “lacquerware utensils” today are imitations which are made to look like lacquerware through the use of chemical paints\, and this has led to a steady disappearance of genuine lacquerware products which are made using tree sap. \nMost of Asanuma’s works feature pictures which take their inspiration from children’s fairy tales and picture books. She continue to create work on these familiar themes in the hope of achieving greater affinity with both children and adults alike.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/lovely-lacquerware-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171129
DTSTAMP:20260720T230605Z
CREATED:20171129T013820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230605Z
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 4: Dolls for Daily Life!
DESCRIPTION:What started as a unique Japanese crochet art only a few decades ago\, amigurumi is now spreading like wild fire across the globe. 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. \nAmigurumi are normally used only as cute dolls for display. This year\, we’ve decided to explore wider possibilities of amigurumi with the World Amigurumi Exhibition\, with unique shapes and innovative ideas. As a result\, we are stepping out of the ordinary and asking artists to create amigurumi products that can be used in daily life. Every day objects such as hair brushes\, wallets\, scarves\, tissue box covers were submitted to our exhibition this year! In total\, we’ve gathered pieces from 120 artists and 40 countries who have thought of their own creations to be useful in daily life. \nSee how diverse and different amigurumi can be at the World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 4! \nFind out how Mookie rediscovers himself in different shapes!\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?\nCourtesy of Lemo.\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 last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n\nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nLumièna (Website | Facebook)\nLemo (Website | Facebook) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n \n\n\n\nCountry\nArtists\n\n\n\nArgentina\nTorito- Hecho a mano\n\n\n\nAustralia\nLilliputi Crochet & Design\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina\n \noutoftheframe\n\n\n\nBotswana\nSeipelo\n\n\n\nBrazil\nFada do Cerrado | f e r n a n d a H. \n\n\n\nBulgaria\nPolushkaBunny \n\n\n\nCanada\nAmi Ami Love | Deanna Tam | MadebyJody666 | Batty Kitsch Plush | Móhu | Choco Apple Shop | KnitHacker (Danielle Holke)\n\n\n\nColombia\nTejidos Clemen\n\n\n\nCroatia\nAmigurumiBB\n\n\n\nDenmark\nMaria Mayor\n\n\n\nEl Salvador\nWoolly Cat\n\n\n\nFrance\nUnePelotedeLaine\n\n\n\nGermany\nNatürlich Artless | Bennelle\n\n\n\nGreece\nYum Yarn | Karin Godinez\n\n\n\nHong Kong\nKATZ\n\n\n\nIndonesia\nkenjiku | SorbetBox\n\n\n\n\nIreland\nOlkaMade\n\n\n\nIsrael\nShivani toys\n\n\n\nItaly\nGiovanna Cargnelli | Mary’s Amiland | Yellow Yarn | Carmela Gulino – Pyros & Patch | Il meraviglioso mondo di Nezumi | Blitz\n\n\n\nJapan\nBonami | Lumièna | lemo | Kiyoka@Taremimi | Popopo-hompo | haru*maki | Hiro-DesignWorks | happysmile | hiroyuki murata | amidoki | Hirunekotei | KIYURA STUDIO | utata*\n\n\n\nKazakhstan\n \nJulia\n\n\n\nKuwait\nCrochKnitt\n\n\n\nLithuania\nPavilonytė\n\n\n\nMexico\nLUNATICOS | mOn cUKu | Joyita \n\n\n\nNetherlands\nWoodWoolDesign | Crochet Happy Plushie | Tina L.\n\n\n\n\nNew Zealand\nSweet Miru\n\n\n\nPeru\nJUMPHANDMADE\n\n\n\nPoland\ncrochetmaniaq\n\n\n\nPortugal\nMevvSan\n\n\n\nRomania\n \nMerique Crochet\n\n\n\nRussia\nAnastasiya Matyakh | CrochetGiftsShop\n\n\n\nSerbia\nKlupche Art | Poppy Toys\n\n\n\nSingapore\nSnacksies Handicraft Corner | Tiny Rabbit Hole\n\n\n\n\nSlovakia\nJanemi | Horgolzsó\n\n\n\nSlovenia\n \nHOOKA | CuteAndSweetStuff\n\n\n\nSpain\nBelioCrochet | Con fieltros y lanas | Bajo una seta | Liada entre Hilos | OhPeach | El Gallo Bermejo | Mencantoo\n\n\n\nSweden\nearlgreywithcream \n\n\n\nSwitzerland\nYagrashka \n\n\n\nThailand\nEarnCrochet | Atelier De Nana | Meemanan | Zaalim Dolly\n\n\n\nTurkey\noyundostum_designs | mutlugurumiler\n\n\n\n\nUkraine\nOlga Povzun MollisToys | Iren Omelie Toys\n\n\n\nUnited Arab Emirates\nKatia Mochi\n\n\n\nUnited Kingdom\nMy Freaky Zoo | Blossom Bazaar | Amigurumi barmy\n\n\n\nUnited States\n Mats Applesauce Shop | Maylee and Avery | TigaCubCrochet | Crochet Creations by Sara | Pocket Sushi | TeaLoveCrochet | Maribel | jngarts | Fairyland Amigurumi | Blue Bunny Company | Terry Finer | Callaghan Crochet | Thirty Seven Stars | Kadeations | Nightside INK | Crafty Kitty Crochet | monsterumi | Diceberry Designs | Bluephone Studios | Lilac’s Lovables | Mystic Crochet | Ria Art World | Kittygurumi\n\n\n\n\nVietnam\nVan Ha Cao | Vinamigurumi
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-17/
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:20171024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171025
DTSTAMP:20260720T230519Z
CREATED:20171024T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230519Z
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SUMMARY:KAMINOSHIGOTO: Paper's Work
DESCRIPTION:KAMINOSHIGOTO (カミノシゴト) is a brand developed by Japanese paper craftsmen using special Mino handmade Washi paper. Matomi Sato\, the producer if KAMINOSHIGOTO started his very first exhibition with Mino Japanese paper craftsman and a designer team. The exhibition was held at Shinjuku OZONE from 2002 to 2006 and proved to be successful after winning the Good Design Award in New Frontier Design and Recognition of Traditional Japanese Materials and Craft. Since 2012\, Ieda Paper Craft has been administrating products of the KAMINOSHIGOTO brand\, following the theme “Life with Japanese Paper.” \nThe Virtues of Mino Washi Paper\nMino hand-made washi paper dates back around 1\,300 years. It was used for the oldest remaining public documents stored in the ancient capital Nara’s Shosoin Temple. The composition of the paper\, with fine\, evenly tangled Kozo (paper mulberry) fibers\, has enabled the paper to maintain its beauty even to this day. \nCrafting\nWater gives life to Paper Crafting. Mino Washi\, is a thin\, fine\, yet strong hand-crafted paper made sheet by sheet from fine layers of Kozo (mulberry) fibers found in the nature abundant Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Its quality is the highest among all Japanese handmade papers. \nWatermark\nSunlight Passes Through Mino Washi.\nMino Washi has long been used in the shoji sliding screen doors of Japanese homes\, as its uniform surface allows light to pass through in a distinctive manner\, creating a warm and subtle\nlight effect. The beauty of that light gained the attention of famed 20th century sculptor\, Isamu Noguchi\, leading to the creation of his “Akari” series of Japanese paper lighting installations. On November 27\, 2014\, the traditional manufacturing techniques for quality Mino Japanese paper were registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage skill. \n \nDelivering Hand Made Japanese Washi Paper\nThe workshop studio for Ieda Paper Craft makes original paper for Mizu-uchiwa fans\, paper for lanterns\, and special water-drop papers. Recently they have been focusing on not just paper production\, but on product development using the manufactured paper. While they had previously developed womenʼs accessories\, a request from specialty shop Kaminoshigoto led to the development of the Origami Jewell lineup. Originally hand-made Japanese paper was one of lifeʼs necessities\, used for writing\, as well as for building applications\, such as shoji screens and wall papers. However\, nowadays\, there are many cheaper bulk made paper materials\, and the use\, and so the need for hand-made paper has declined. Even so\, they hope to make new materials that appeal to peopleʼs lives. \nThe Texture and Beauty of Traditional Paper\nHow can we incorporate traditional hand-made Japanese paper into our modern lives? Under the themes of “Washi Material Production” and “Proposed Activities”\, we are striving to\nexplore new avenues of washi use. In an effort to convey the original texture and beauty of Japanese paper\, we are looking to create original papers\, one sheet at a time\, with watermarks including kanji characters\, letters\, arabesque or snowflake patterns to create new ways to enjoy paper. \nCreating the Delicate Designs of the Natural World\nMino Washi is made from the finely entwined fibers of natural materials that can be best observed on the outer edges of the hand made sheets. In the Nature series\, the warm characteristics of the Mino Japanese paper is used to replicate the delicate designs of the natural world\, such as feathers and veined leaves found in nature. Once used for shoji screen doors\, lanterns and other daily life uses\, Mino Washi is no longer a necessity in modern day life\, and so by adding new ideas and designs\, it is possible to promote the merits of Mino Washi in new forms. \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kaminoshigoto-papers-work/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171018
DTSTAMP:20260720T230453Z
CREATED:20171017T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230453Z
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SUMMARY:Vermilion Brilliance and Hidden Eroticism
DESCRIPTION:To create a picture with chalk on a blackboard requires the method of applying just the right amount of pressure and temperature of the fingertips to produce a beautiful gradation. \nThis art form\, which has been said to have originated in Australia\, has many colorful and pop-inspired impressions. In 2017\, Moeco held her first exhibition in Japan titled “Tsuyaga (艶画)” and showcased pieces that no one has seen a chalk artist create before. Tsuyaga (艶画) is a traditional art that focused much on ancient Japanese life and oftentimes sexual desire. For Moeco’s exhibition\, she decided to take the idea of female eroticism from Tsuyaga to create an art of her own. The main works of the theme revolve around women\, beauty\, lust and eroticism and captured the feeling of both exciting and shocking subjects. Even a quick glance at the pieces can pierce through one’s perception and cause a mix of emotions. \nThese pieces of work extract elements of traditional Japan as a homeland (和) and paint it\, both realistically and fantastically\, through an erotically drawn out perspective. \n“Vermilion” or 「朱」 has been a traditional color passed down through the history of Japan. Rather than simply red\, it is the vibrant yet subtle difference of vermilion that is portrayed through Moeco’s works. \nThe vermilion of lipstick\, the vermilion of a kimono\, the vermilion of a goldfish\, the vermilion of a flower. These are the various identities that are brought together in harmony expressed by the artist. The moment vermilion is spread on the lips of a girl\, she becomes a woman. Furthermore\, a vermilion kimono represents the beauty of a woman\, as well as nobility and lust. \nAlthough the pieces seem to be calm and peaceful\, there is a strong passion and tension\, as well as elegance and eroticism that disappears behind each one. That is the myth that is released with each art piece\, a sublime beauty from Moeco’s fingertips. \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/vermilion-brilliance-and-hidden-eroticism/
LOCATION:RESOBOX\, 91 E 3rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171010
DTSTAMP:20260720T230445Z
CREATED:20171009T162746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230445Z
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SUMMARY:THE FICTIONAL SCENERY
DESCRIPTION:Yoshiaki’s works focus on exploring the narrowing gap and the tension that exists between artificial\, virtual spaces\, such as those found in online video games\, and the physical realm in which we live. He is inspired by landscapes of virtual worlds he has encountered in games. He believes that experiences in virtual spaces surpass the boundary between fantasy and reality in the human mind\, allowing them to feel very real. These experiences resemble the sensation of being immersed in an artist’s world\, unbounded by canvas borders. Yoshiaki’s works show human thoughts that are aggregations of both subconscious and conscious mental processes\, dreams\, and desires that appear in both virtual realms and the physical world.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/yoshiaki-otsuka-exhibition/
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:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260720T230436Z
CREATED:20170928T163824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230436Z
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SUMMARY:Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from The Burns Archive\n\nThe beauty of the solitary\, often snow-capped\, stratovolcano\, known around the world as Mount Fuji\, rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes has long been the object of pilgrimages and inspired artists and poets.\n\n– UNESCO\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Collection & Archive. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji. Designated a World Heritage site in 2013\, it is the highest mountain in Japan at 12\,389 ft (3776.24m)\, located on the main island of Honshu. \nThe mountain is venerated in Japan’s earliest recorded literature\, dating from the 8th century and at that time the now dormant volcano was prone to spewing smoke\, making it all the more revered. Shinto temples flank the base of the mountain and it is commonly believed that Fujiyama is the incarnation of the earth spirit itself. \nThe exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. A new book\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan\, Selected Photographs from The Burns Archive\, accompanies the exhibit. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical\, form is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \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 (2002)\, 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 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260720T230421Z
CREATED:20170923T232927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230421Z
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SUMMARY:SCENES
DESCRIPTION:人には、いつも思い出す風景、思い出す人、思い出すことばがあります。\n 私たちは、どんな場所にあっても、心の中に切り取られたシーンを思い出すことが出来ます。私たちはいつも道の途中にいます。あなたが思い起こすものはなんですか？ \nThere are scenes\, people and words you always remember.\nWherever you are\, you can always remember\n the scenes cut out and kept in your mind.\n At any given time\, you are on the way to your destination. \nWhat are the scenes you always remember?　 \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\nIsao Abe\nHarumi Miyawaki\n\n\nTazo Ishida\nShuetsu Mori\n\n\nDoshu Isobe\nHisako Yonezawa\n\n\nKazu Ito\nTaiji Hashimoto\n\n\nHisao Onishi\n Hiroshi Nagoya\n\n\nHiroyuki Onishi\n Shigeo Nakajima\n\n\nMakoto Obinata\n Teiin Shimegi\n\n\nMakiko Kawashima\n Teruko Sano\n\n\nShigeko Hirayama\n Shuji Sakamoto\n\n\nKenji Koguchi\n Masaaki Kondo\n\n\nYoshihiro Tsukamoto
URL:https://resobox.com/event/scenes/
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:20170810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTSTAMP:20260720T230347Z
CREATED:20170810T193615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230347Z
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SUMMARY:KIZOMÉ DIGITAL 3D SHIBORI By KIICHI MATSUOKA (KYOTO SHIBORI BIKYO) Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Based in Kyoto’s Nakagyo-ku\, Kyoto Shibori Bikyo Co.\, Ltd. is a company dealing in the production of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori products and the production and sale of Kyoto kimono products. Currently in the third generation of business\, Kiichi Matsuoka\, who is a traditional craftsman certified in the dyeing process of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori and is known by his pseudonym\, “KIZOMÉ\,” takes the lead in introducing new tie-dyeing techniques to make traditional tie-dye-based silk products and in passionately making uniquely Japanese products. Under the traditional craftsmanship of Kiichi Matsuoka\, many of the products are produced by hand\, incorporating the new dyeing techniques and proudly labeled “Japanese-made.” \nWhat is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori?\nKanoko-Shibori is a traditional Japanese tie-dyeing technique and the name\, “Kanoko” comes from the fact that the pattern created through So-Shibori (tie-dyeing large pieces of fabric) looks like the dotted pattern on a young deer’s back. In particular\, when the Kanoko-Shibori technique is applied to silk fabric produced in Kyoto\, it is referred to as “Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori\,” which was officially designated by the Japanese government as a traditional craft in 1976. In the Kyoto tie-dying tradition\, expert artisans are assigned to each stage of the production process and play their roles. Each product therefore embodies the work done by the hands of many individuals\, and the quality of each artisan’s work contributes to the overall outcome. Subtle bleeding of dye and improvised artisan handiwork lend themselves to unique products\, not a single one of which is identical with another. \n \nHow is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori Made?\nAfter creating a design on the fabric\, the cloth is pinched and tied together with a thread. This piece is called the “enclosure.” When dyeing\, the “enclosure” must remain un-dyed and a pure white color so that the pattern can clearly show. \nThere are many different techniques of Kanoko-Shibori\, but they have since decreased as craftsman no longer pass them down. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori is not a specific technique\, rather it is a generic term for the dyeing templates manufactured in Kyoto. The technique of placing the template between folded cloth is also treated as a type of design. It involves sandwiching the template between fabric and boards and dyeing them without staining outside of the design. This plating method technique is very difficult and involves much trial and error. Depending on the type of cloth and how it is pinched and strung together\, there are around 50 types of variations in the plating method. \nKimono Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori have over 50 processes from design to completion. Only highly-trained and specialized craftsman can be involved in working the processes as skill effects the outcome of each work. Even slight and subtle color bleeding cannot be undone\, which makes Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori especially difficult to achieve. \nKyo-Kanoko-Shibori as a Traditional Craft\nIn order to promote crafts manufactured using traditional techniques\, the Minister of Economy\, Trade and Industry of Japan began recognizing certain crafts to be included. These traditional craftwork are defined by law and are mainly used in daily life. They must be manufactured using traditional materials by using traditional techniques in a certain area and at a certain scale. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori was deemed a traditional craft of Japan in 1976. \nWhat is KIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori?\nKIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori is a new style of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) produced with cutting-edge technology. Ita Shibori\, one of the traditional Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori styles\, is created using a mold produced by the 3D software design and a 3D printer. \nThe extremely delicate and complex molds resulting from the advanced 3D technologies achieve the special effect and gentle texture on the new Kyo-Kanoko Shibori. \nKyoto Shibori Bikyo (by Kiichi Matsuoka) succeeded to produce the Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori with the Digital 3D Shibori as a first in its field.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kizome/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170807
DTSTAMP:20260720T230340Z
CREATED:20170806T124039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230340Z
UID:30333-1501977600-1502063999@resobox.com
SUMMARY:Discover The Joy of Sake in NYC
DESCRIPTION:Sake and Food\, Paired Just For You\nEveryone knows of the delicious flavor that Japanese sake brings. However\, have you actually tried good sake?  \nDiscover the joy of sake at our newest exhibition! We will serve 10 kinds of sake\, each of which come with their own characteristics and flavors that will bring you an amazing experience. In addition\, you will find the great sake map of NYC\, which shows where you can purchase or enjoy any type of sake in New York. \nOne interesting and unique trait of sake is enhancing the taste of food. Sake tastes differently depending on the food you are eating\, as well as the temperature of the sake. Therefore\, to discover the true flavor of sake\, one must try pairing it with different food at varying temperatures. You will be surprised at the ever-changing flavor of the sake once paired with a different dish. To enable you to discover your own favorite pairing. We will provide you with the pairing suggestions. \nWe’ll be serving sake in mini glasses for only $3 so guests can taste and compare! Regular glasses will be priced $11~16. We will be providing our RESOBOX menu with a list of suggestions that go well with your sake of choice! Once you have found a great pairing\, please share it with us!\n \nThis exhibition will last three weeks\, giving all guests enough time to visit and try all the combinations to discover their favorite! \nThe Goal of this Exhibition\nThe aim of our sake exhibition is to encourage and help guests become familiar and comfortable with sake so that they can have it with their meals and outside of the exhibition. \nIn addition\, our exhibition differs particularly from sake tastings. There is a gap at normal tasting events that creates only a short-lived impression on attendees. The guest cannot tell the difference between many kinds of sake and it is easy to forget about sake brands and even their names as well. As a solution\, we decided to hold a long term exhibition to entice a longer lasting relationship between guests and our sake as well has display the great Sake Map in NYC so that they know all about where to shop for their new discovered sake! \nWe hope that you will discover your favorite sake and food pairing at the exhibition and also enjoy your everyday meals with sake! \nAbout the Exhibited Sake\n\n\n\nTaruhei Shuzo \nSumiyoshi Tokubetsu Junmai Goku Karakuchi \nA rich and extra dry muroka (not active carbon filtered) Sake with a light yellow color and a bold taste. Known as the “Sake of Sake” because of the strong charactaristic flavor and populer among Gourmets.\n\n\n\nMiyao Shuzo \nShimeharitsuru Jun Junmai Ginjo \nGohyakumangoku rice is polished down to 50%\, and fermented very slowly at low temperatures\, which enhances the natural umami of the rice\, and produces a subtle aroma\, and a round clean flavor. The most popular Junmai Ginjo sake amongst professionals in Japan for the past 2 decades. \nAwards: National Sake Appraisal 2005 Gold\,  2006 Gold\,  2007 Gold\,  2009 Silver \, 2012 Silver\,  2014 Gold\n\n\n\nAsahi Shuzo \nDassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo [Kosher] \nA refreshing\, engaging\, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular\, well-known\, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone.\n\n\n\nNanbu Bijin \nNanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai [Kosher] \nNanbu Bijin’s Signature Brand\, which uses locally grown Ginotome rice. Highly aromatic\, with fruit and grain notes. Neat\, clean\, and crafted to pair with a wide range of food\, excellent at any temperature.\n\n\n\nShata Shuzo \nTengumai Yamahai Junmai \nThe seemingly effortless harmony so characteristic of Yamahai sake is ever present in Tengumai’s masterful brew. Gorgeous pale straw pour\, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic\, dry and earthy first impression. While savoring the buttery mouthfeel\, one may even notice hints of walnut bread and honeyed mead\, so keep your eyes peeled. When chilled\, the more floral notes come into play. An absolute pleasure to drink at any and all temperatures. \n  \nLos Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 – Yamahai & Kimoto Class – Best in Class\,   International Wine Competition 2011 – Junmai Sake Category – 1st Place Trophy\n\n\n\nHayashi Honten \n110 Purple Yamahai Junmai Ginjo \nNamed after famed kabuki actor Hyakujyuro\, who once donate 1200 cherry blossom trees to Kakamigahara City\, this yamahai junmai ginjyo vibrant and ricey with a moderate body that slightly lingers.\n\n\n\nOzawa Shuzo \nSawanoi Daikarakuchi \nSawanoi is true dry sake (+11 dryness) that is made using carefully selected rice nurtured amidst the natural beauty of the Okutama area.\n\n\n\nMiyake Honten \nSenpuku Shinriki Muroka Genshu \nShinriki (Divine Power RIce) is made sake production methods from the early 1900’s. Shinriki 85 is produced via the kimoto method and is neither charcoal filtered or water-blended. It has a bountiful aromatic fragrance and flavor profile due to the smaller circumference of the brewing rice.\n\n\n\nMiwa Shuzo \nShirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo \nShirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash)\, its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler’s of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition.\n\n\n\nKikuchi Shuzo \nMiracle Sake Junmai Ginjo \nBrewed using 100% Asahi rice co-developed by Kikuchi Shuzo pursuant to the pesticide/fertilizer-free Kimura Natural Cultivation Method under supervision by Akinori Kimura of “Miracle Apple” fame. Miracle sake has been certified by the Okayama Prefecture Kimura Natural Cultivation Method Authority Executive Committee. Bright\, Fruit-Forward\, Balanced\, Refreshing. \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout The Sake Map of NYC\nA map of where you can purchase or enjoy the sake you find in the exhibition will be displayed. \nAbout Our Sake Providers \nWine of Japan  \nhttp://www.wineofjapan.com/ \nNYC Mutual Trading Co. \nhttp://www.nymtc.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/discover-the-joy-of-sake-in-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:The Bonsai art of Bonsai NYC
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist\nPeople often ask me\, “What is bonsai”?  One could answer what is bonsai with a haiku by Yosa Buson (1716–83). “Camellia flower\, falling\, lets drop the rain of yesterday.” \nPonder this wonderful haiku by one of Japan’s great poets\, and it may shed some light on the nature of bonsai. \nBuson’s image of a camellia flower spilling rain as it falls from its stem puts into words what bonsai expresses without words: beautiful moments in time in the natural world.  Bonsai can help us imagine the smell of wildflowers\, the sounds of churning water in a river\, and the feel of pine needles beneath our feet. \nTo me bonsai is a lifestyle of connecting ones heart to the core of nature. \nBonsai\, although small in size\, has the ability to show the perceptive viewer vast expanses of landscape and limitless moments in time past\, present\, and future. \nWhen I am styling and developing a bonsai\, I always embrace the idea of not controlling the tree.  To design bonsai well\, one must let go of the desire of control in order to better see the soul of a tree and let it be your guide.  Then what is planted in a vessel is not the bonsai alone\, it is essence\, mood\, and atmosphere.  Bonsai is planting all of nature in a tray.  I not only want to capture what we can see with our own eyes but what we feel when we are absorbing the spirit\, and vast subtle nuances of nature.  If one connects to bonsai through the heart\, one can experience the essence of the natural world in a pot. \nBonsai allows us to be present in nature even in the middle of a bustling city.  They can magnify nature’s spirit by helping the soul interpret and experience the mood of the landscape. \nThis bonsai exhibition is my journey of exploration and freedom using simple trees trying to maximize and pull out the spirit of each piece in a quiet language of imagery and emotion which is the mirror upon which the bonsai reflects nature\, both seen and unseen. \nTo enhance the experience once again I have reached out to Brooklyn Root Design for design whimsy bringing the contemplative enchanting nature of bonsai and the reflective style of contemporary design together. \nBrooklyn Root Design provides a multifunctional and divers combination of architecture\, interior design\, garden design\, plant and garden maintenance and Bonsai services through Bonsai NYC for public\, privet and commercial spaces.  This approach is realized through collaborations with a broad group of forward thinking clients\, consultants and artisans. \nWe seek to make cultural\, physical and natural connections in our work. \nCome join these little giants at ResoBox and let the bonsai be your guide.  There is no limit to the depths of understanding one can achieve.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-bonsai-art-of-bonsai-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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