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 Atsushi Tanaka, Wood sculpture
 
November 1 - 8, 2008
Kobo Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
Where & When
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206)381-3000
 Exhibition dates:  November 1 - 8, 2008
Reception for the artist:  Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 4:30-6:30 

 
Atsushi Tanaka from Ehime, Japan 
Wood Sculpture 
 

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Atsushi Tanaka will be exhibiting his recent sculptures from November 1 - 8.  He has been recognized in Japan as a highly acclaimed artist who uses traditional wood carving techniques to illustrate stories of life in Japan of the 50's and 60's.
 
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Reception for the artist:  Nov. 1, 4:30 - 6:30
There will be a brief presentation by artist who will talk about his life as a studio artist in Japan.
 

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Tanaka-san will also demonstrate his carving techniques at the following times. 
Saturday afternoon, November 1, 2008:  1pm and 3pm
Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2008   1pm and 3pm
 
 
The complete exhibition which includes over 100 pieces will be shown through November 8th.  Afterwards, a portion of the show will continue through December.  Don't miss it!
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Upcoming events
 
   
November 1     Saturday, Japanese sculpture in wood by master carver, 
                         Tanaka from Shikoku.
 
November 15   Saturday evening - Simple Cup Show - 4th Annual, 6:00 - 9:00pm
                          Initial sale will begin at 6:30
                         Cups will be available for viewing by Friday, Nov. 14
 
November 22   Saturday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Trunk Show with Jewelry artists, 
                         Jessi Taylor and Sarah Loertscher 
 
December 4     (First Thursday)  Sosaku-Hanga - Woodblock prints by
                         the Cornish College of the Arts, Print department. 
                         Curated by Kathleen Rabel.
 
 
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