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Workshop: Ukiyo-e with Mami Takahashi
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukiyo-e Workshop
with Mami Takahashi
November 2, 2024
1:00pm – 3:00pm
$35 for Materials & Admission
Join us on November 2nd at 1:00pm for a workshop instructing guests on the art of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese printmaking techniques that dates back to the 17th century.
“From the earliest points in my artistic practice to the present, I have always had an affection and an interest in the beauty and precision in traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, and have at various times integrated the skills I learned from working with these techniques into my practices.
This introductory workshop introduces students to the processes of Japanese block printmaking focusing on inking and printing. In this one-time workshop, participants will not curve, but watch the demonstration of curving by the instructor, then learn and work on the coloring and printing techniques.” – Mami Takahashi
About the teaching artist:
Mami Takahashi is a Japanese multidisciplinary artist and a scholar working in multiple cities including Chicago and Tokyo. She earned her MFA in Contemporary Studio Practice from Portland State University in 2013 and a BFA in Japanese Painting from Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan.
With ongoing artistic research, practice, and teaching, Takahashi explores different approaches to actualize Japanese aesthetics to enhance cultural perspectives in many U.S. communities. Takahashi also aims to connect Japan and communities in Chicago by teaching traditional and modern art-making techniques.
This workshop is brought to you through collaboration with the Japanese Cultural Center.
This project is partially supported by a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal assistance listing number, 21.027 awarded to the International Museum of Surgical Science by the US Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds in the amount of $125,000.00, representing 83% of total project funding.
This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.
The International Museum of SurgicalScience acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.