Announcing a live ZOOM presentation by JapanCraft21, Steve Beimel: Traditional Icons of Japanese Culture
Japan is rich in time-honored cultural icons, each with a story that opens doors to a greater understanding of the culture, seen in fine craftsmanship from wood, stone, ceramics, urushi lacquer, metal, paper, textiles, and bamboo.
Though historically and culturally significant, these ubiquitous icons are either entirely unknown to Westerners or considered mere forms of trivia. Who was the “Laughing Buddha,” the standing raccoon dog wearing a hat, the red-faced man with the long nose, the pure young girl of the Noh theater mask, the fierce-looking face appearing on temple rooves?
Join us for a fascinating look at Japan through 40 of its most commonly seen icons.
Free-of-charge
ーNorth America West Coast: Friday, January 24, 5 pm
ーNorth America East Coast: Friday, January 24, 8 pm
ーJapan: Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am
Register here: https://forms.gle/73AYeMreygWbCBqP9
