Napier & Tomakomai Commemoration
A celebration of our relationship with Japan
Date: May 24 – Jun 6Space: Main Gallery
ネイピア・苫小牧姉妹都市記念博覧会
We are delighted to announce the opening of the Napier and Tomakomai Sister City Commemoration Exhibition on Friday 24 May from 5 – 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy some Japanese Culture, cuisine, artefacts, art and the story of our sister city relationship.
This celebration forms part of Napier City’s 150yr anniversary celebrations.
Alongside the main exhibition we are looking forward to welcoming Auckland based artist Ema Frost into our Small Gallery with her exhibition ‘For the Love of Japan’ inspired by Ema’s travels and love for Japanese culture and tradition. With a hint of kiwi culture and whimsy, Ema has been captivating her fans with her unique and charming style of prints and ceramics. Her bright colours to give life to beautiful images, the inspiration of which comes from Ema’s fascination and deep respect for the mystery and magic found in Maori and Japanese folklore. Ema is also offering Kintsugi and Japanese incense workshops here on 25th May. Check out our website for all the details for these popular workshops or contact bookings@thecan.co.nz
Peter Gleeson’s Japanese inspired works are showing in our foyer this May. Peter is a digital artist based in Napier, living in a house and studio that he shares with his wife and four cats. He takes inspiration from his travels around New Zealand and Japan, often reimagining photos he has taken on his travels.
Our celebration of Japanese culture at CAN continues with the ever popular Art of Sushi Making Workshop. Tutor Izumi Edmonds is an expert in the area of Japanese culture, arts and food. She will show you the best technique of preparing, rolling and cutting your own batch of Japanese sushi to share and/or take home. This workshop is on Saturday 1st June and you can register online through our website.
You can also drop in to CAN on Sunday 2nd June and learn the art of traditional Japanese Origami. Tutor Djany Tanabe will guide you to create three simple designs. Origami developed from techniques for folding paper that first emerged in Japan during ancient times. The art is now practiced around the world and is even being applied to help solve technical problems! All materials provided and theres no need to register, just pay a $5 koha on the day. Session times are 10-11am and 12-1pm.