MADE/ARRANGED - IKEBANA workshop with Setsuko Yanagisawa

Saint Cloche is a brand new contemporary gallery and concept space in Sydney’s Paddington with a mission to support the work of established artists, whilst also providing a platform for fresh talent to present their ideas to the world.

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Saint Cloche gallery, Paddington will be hosting two Ikebana workshops run by <A HREF="http://www.yugaflora.com.au/author/adm_setsuko/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Setsuko Yanagisawa</A> during the exhibition <A HREF="http://saintcloche.com/portfolios/madearranged/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Made/Arranged</A>. The exhibition explores the way in which Minimalism and the Zen aesthetic share both conceptual and artistic values that are clearly translated into the art form of Ikebana.
The elegance and beautiful harmony of Ikebana—Japanese flower arranging— has been an inspiration for more than 500 years.  Using seasonal flowers and plant materials, Ikebana enriches its surrounding environment. Today, it is a creative three-dimensional art form that blends self-expression and contemplative practice.
Setsuko’s craft is dedicated to the values of harmony and perfection associated with nature,  each creation expresses a contemporary marriage between the exquisitely refined traditions of Japanese floral art and the vibrant textures and colours of Australia. Her creations are a synthesis of East and West, Man and Nature, they have graced events ranging from the Art Gallery of NSW, Akira Isogawa, Wolverine, Qantas Chairman and first class lounges.
Setsuko will demonstrate the art of Ikebana creation and participants will spend the duration of the workshop creating their own piece within the Zen surrounds of the exhibition Made/Arrange. 
Cost Includes all materials and a unique handmade vessel by one of the artists from <A HREF="http://saintcloche.com/portfolios/madearranged/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MADE/ARRANGED</A> - <A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/louisahartceramics/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Louisa Hart</A>.  This vessel will be the foundation/container for your Ikebana arrangement. 
Louisa directly addresses the influence of the Zen aesthetic on her practice and cites a trip to Japan as the pivotal point in the evolution of her new style, ‘I decided to change the direction of my work from wheel formed tableware to Ikebana vases and apply the Zen aesthetic which values simplicity of form, graceful lines and celebrates the innate qualities of clay.’ The Zen aesthetic translates seamlessly into her works which celebrate organic shapes and the fluidity of form in nature. Speaking about the functional quality of her vessels she states that ‘the vase should complement the flower arrangement, as the glaze should enhance the form.’ Through the process of integrating Lousia’s vessels into an Ikebana arrangement, we are celebrating the simplified, uncomplicated beauty that finds form in Ikebana. 
At the end of the workshop participants will take home their very own Ikebana creation.
 
No experience required.
Materials supplied:
A unique handmade Ikebana vessel by <A HREF="http://www.relikdesigns.com.au/about/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Luke Mansini</A>, flowers and plant materials will be provided.
Complimentary cup of coffee or a soothing cup of Japanese green tea made by one of the gallery's expert baristas on arrival.
For more information: P. 0434 274 251 E. <A HREF="mailto:info@saintcloche.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@saintcloche.com</A>  W. <A HREF="http://www.saintcloche.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.saintcloche.com</A>

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