[10 March] Ikuko Maeda: Shiraoi From the Perspective of Soil and Sea: Ceramic workshop and table talk

Ikuko Maeda: Shiraoi from the Perspective of Soil and Sea.

Ceramic workshop and table talk

We will be holding an event with Shiraoi-born ceramic artist Ikuko Maeda on 10th March, Sunday. She is well known for her beautiful cups and chopstick rests that are layered like strata. Ikuko-san also makes a range of works by remaking fishermen's flags. This project is called TAIRYO HUG, and it utilizes the flags are no longer used on fishing boats. They are transformed into pouches, bags, card cases and other small items ...the colourful designs are very eye-catching.

Ceramic art comes from the earth and fishing flags come from the sea. Ikuko-san makes her art works with these two great natural elements in our town. This event is an opportunity to delve deeper into the culture of Shiraoi through Ikuko-san's work.

[Date& time]

Sunday 10 March

(1) 13:00-15:00

Ceramic art experience: (limited to 10 people / participation fee ¥3,000)

(Limited to 10 people / participation fee ¥3,000)

Ceramic art experience using Shiraoi and two other types of clay. You can make small plates and objects.

(2) 15:30-16:30

Table Talk: (20 people/participation free/includes Southeast Asian tea and snacks)

From Ikuko's background as a Shiraoi native, she will talk about her life history of being an artist, living in several countries and many cities, and finally coming back to her hometown, Shiraoi.

Organised by: Matatabi bunko (Catnip Bookstore) and Shiraoi Creative Space "Kura" (Brick Warehouse)

Supported by MCH (Mekong Cultural Hub)