Shu Kubo Kirie Artist
(Japanese Paper Cutting)
Nashville Workshops
Tuesday, March 16th
3pm, Adult Workshop
Scarritt Bennett Center
(Front Porch Gift Shop)
Contact Kim Johnson at 615-340-7450
Wednesday, March 17th
2:30pm, Adult Workshop
The Arts Company
Contact Terry Vo at 615-340-4300
Thursday, March 18th
10am, Children’s Workshop
Nashville Public Library
Contact Jena Schmid at 615-862-5786
Shu Kubo is well regarded in Japan’s contemporary art scene and his
work has appeared on postage stamps and on New Year’s greeting
cards in Japan. In 2009, he was appointed as Special Advisor for
Cultural Exchange of the Agency of Cultural Affairs by the Japanese
Government.
Kubo creates the paper cutouts using handmade Japanese washi
paper, which is dyed a variety of colors. He approaches the paper
sheet by sheet, creating a two dimensional work by precisely cutting
fine lines with a knife. Kubo has recently expanded his techniques by
combining washi with Western paper materials, resulting in quite
remarkable three-dimension works. Also, by layering multiple layers
of ultra-thin washi, an original color scheme is developed adding
texture and flair to the subject.
The themes explored in Kubo’s work are largely ‘Japonism on Paper.’
He captures the dynamics of the seasonal traditions of Japanese life
and food in a fresh and beautiful new way. His work has gained a
wide appreciation among the Japanese, especially with children. He
will be presenting workshops throughout Nashville from March 16 -
18, 2010. The workshops can only accommodate 20 participants.
Reservations are highly recommended. This program is brought to
you in association with the Scarritt Bennett Center, The Arts
Company, The Nashville Public Library and the Consulate-General of
Japan in Nashville. If you have any further questions, contact Terry Vo
at jet@cgjnashville.org or 615-340-4300 x172.