Icons of Japan - FREE Event

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Thu 12 Sep 2019 - Sun 29 Sep 2019

"Icons of Japan", an exhibition of a unique multi-layered paper cutting art at Glen Eira City Council Gallery presents a journey through the traditions, culture and icons of Japan, seen through this unique Japanese cutting art using traditional Japanese papers and fabrics. Through these artworks Japanese cultural identity is explored via the themes of Old and New: Traditions; Architecture and Gardens; Festivals; and Icons.Popular icons of Japan will appear, but also the lesser-known, with stories to inform and capture the audience. Japan, peeling back the layersThe artist Robyn Cottew lived in Japan for six and a half years both in a rural region and in Tokyo and travelled extensively throughout. Robyn says, "If you love 'quirky', you'll love Japan, its full of wonderful surprises! Then there is the contrasting side, the rich traditions and elegance of old Japan." This exhibition introduces a new and unique art to Australia and will appeal to anyone with an interest in art, Japan or the unexpected. Robyn will give an artist's talk during the exhibition. She also runs workshops which you can obtain information about at the exhibition.Exhibition dates: 12th – 29th September 2019Artist's Floor TalkThursday 26th September at 12.30pmFree admission, bookings not essential[BREAK]Glen Eira City Council GalleryCorner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, CaulfieldOpen Monday–Friday, 10am–5pmSaturday–Sunday, 1pm–5pmClosed public holidays[BREAK]Free admission visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/our-city/arts-and-culture/galleries-and-visual-art/exhibitions-and-programs or contact 9524 3333More information www.choose.com.au/c/4565232/1/paper-art.html

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