Exhibit Talk

Creating Otherworldly Art with… Paper and a Knife

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[twocol_one]Hiromi Mizugai Moneyhun’s paper cut exhibition, which will open at Morikami on June 10, is a testament to dormant, inherent talent. Moneyhun, a native of Kyoto, Japan, who moved to Jacksonville, FL, about 12 years ago, learned the art of paper-cutting more than 20 years ago. The intricate, detailed artwork catches shadows on the wall like a spider web on steroids. Each face, animal or floral design looks as if it were made from strings, threads or even finely drawn pencil strokes. But no… it’s simply paper, cut with painstaking …

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SAVE THE ARTS!

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Morikami needs your help to preserve the culturally-rich programming we provide year-round! [threecol_two] As the programs and events at Morikami are sustained heavily by grants acquired by state partnership, Morikami could be gravely affected by budget cuts come June 30th, being one of 469 qualified 2015-2016 Division of Cultural Affairs (DCA) grant applicants in limbo during this legislative period. Take action TODAY and reach out to your Florida Senator and Representative to remind them of the importance of the arts and cultural programs that impact our community. Encourage them to raise …

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Happening in June

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A relaxing spring blossoms into the highly-anticipated summertime this June at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with the solstice heralding the beginning of summer on the 21st. Don’t miss out on the exciting goings-on at Morikami this month! [threecol_two] Sushi & Stroll Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm Our much-loved summer evening events are back, with garden strolling, café dining, sake imbibing and THREE taiko performances. Buy your tickets early (and save a buck, too!). Admission tickets may be used at any one of our Sushi & Stroll evenings. Please Note: the museum will close …

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Guest Post – Listening for Rengetsu: Texture and the Poetry of the Multi-sensory

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In Advance of her appearance, and as a continuation of our blog series on Otagaki Rengetsu,  Professor Sayumi Takahashi Harb took some time to pen a guest post just for you, our devoted readers, discussing the dynamic artistry of Otagaki Rengetsu, whose work is featured in our current exhibition, and is the focus of our upcoming symposium. Read on for a preview of some of the themes Prof. Harb will touch on in her lecture. [hr] A mountain keeps an echo deep inside itself. That is how I hold your voice. – Jalal …

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Otagaki Rengetsu – Lotus Moon

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Our current exhibition, Poetry In Clay: The Art of Otagaki Rengetsu, is a glimpse into the life and work of one of Japan’s most famous female artists, but why was Rengetsu such a sensation? What made her work so popular and sought after? Read on to find out a little more about this prolific artist, and be sure to join us at our upcoming symposium – with guest speakers Prof. Yukio Lippit and Prof. Sayumi Takahashi Harb – to learn more. [threecol_two] Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)  was born in the spring of 1791, …

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