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| Kobo Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
Where & When
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206)381-3000
Opening reception for the artists
Saturday June 27th, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Lilith Rockett and Ani Kasten
Ceramics
EXHIBITION DATES: June 27 - July 26, 2009
LILITH ROCKETT
Lilith Rockett, a studio potter residing in Portland, Oregon, works primarily in porcelain. Her work, created by hand on the potter's wheel, reveals a deep interest in the subtle qualities of the material: translucency, fluidity, density, and the velvety softness of an unglazed polished surface. Minimal in both form and surface, her work calls attention to subtle nuances of line or shadow, with a delight in the quiet imperfections that characterize the handmade.
With clean lines and unadorned surfaces, Rockett's forms are grouped in social arrangements. The groupings, still lifes, using both containers and pedestals, endeavor to create a ceremonial tone. As sculptural objects, the simple shapes are intended to evoke rather than impose: archetypal forms exploring ideas of balance, cohesion, tension and celebration, leaving an open-ended impression suggesting the beginning of a conversation. The conversation continues as the objects gain purpose in use. All of the work actually is intended for use in a domestic setting. Rockett believes that interacting intimately with handmade objects enhances our feeling of connectedness and enriches our daily life.
ANI KASTEN
Ani Kastan is a ceramic sculptor from Oakland, California. Last year she was an Artist-in-Residence at the Red Dirt Studio in Maryland where she now lives and has established her studio. Kasten's education includes a ceramics apprenticeship with Santa Kumar Prajapati, Master Potter, Thimi Ceramics in Thimi, Nepal and a ceramics apprenticeship with Rupert Spira, Master Potter, Church Farm Pottery in Shropshire, England. Kasten has exhibited her work nationally. The potter's wheel is the foundation for her work. Her wheel thrown vessels are textured sculptural forms made from clay in its most natural state. The aesthetic of her work is both minimal and modern.
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| Kobo Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
Where & When
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
Thursday, June 25, 2009
6:00AM-8:00PM
Todd Shimoda Book Reading
Also featuring artwork by Linda Shimoda
Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:00AM-8:00PM
Meet Todd Shimoda, who will be reading from his new novel released last month entitled, "Oh!" with artwork by Linda Shimoda. This ambitious book combines art and fiction in a way rarely seen, with art actually weaving its way into the plot and into the reader's understanding of the obscure Japanese concept of mono no aware, or the beautiful sadness in things. Linda Shimoda will be attending this event and exhibiting her artwork for one evening only. www.chinmusicpress.com
NPR features "Oh! A mystery of mono no aware" in Independent Booksellers Pick Summer's Best Reads
Lucia Silva, book buyer at Portrait of a Bookstore in Studio City, CA chose "Oh! A mystery of mono no aware" as an NPR summer reading pick. She's an enthusiastic fan of the novel and its publisher, Chin Music Press. Here's a sample of her review:
In seamless counterpoint to the philosophical current, Shimoda shapes a delicate mystery that grows darker as the novel progresses. The book itself is a fine work of art, with a gorgeous, embossed cover, rice-paper-thin pages, and textured paper inserts with illustrations that offer clues to Zack's fate- a triumphant kick in the pants for anyone who doubts the future of paper-and-ink books.
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Kobo Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
Where & When
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206) 381-3000
Japanese flower arranging workshops
with Megumi Schacher
Greeting Summer in the Northwest continues!
Workshop Fee: $30
Sunday, July 5, 1-3pm
Sunday, August 2, 1-3pm
To accomodate more students, we added two more summer workshop sessions with Ikebana instructor, Megumi Schacher. Each session features creating summer arrangements using Northwest flowers and plants.
The class is open to the beginner or for those with more experience.
Megumi is a member of the Seattle branch of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and a certified instructor.
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Class fee: $30 per person/per session. All flower and plant materials will be provided by the instructor. Students will be asked to bring a few items from home.
Advanced registration and payment is required.
To make a reservation please inquire by email at info@koboseattle.com or call (206) 381-3000 . Payment must be received before the workshop to guarantee a spot. Space is limited.
Checks should be made payable to Megumi Schacher and mailed to
c/o Kobo, 604 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104 before the workshop dates.
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Upcoming events
Thursday, June 18, 7 - 8:30 pm
Hedgebrook Book Reading
Thursday, June 25, 6 - 8 pm
Todd Shimoda Book Reading
June 27 - July 25
Opening reception, Saturday, June 27, 6-8pm
Lilith Rockett and Ani Kasten, ceramic artists
Lilith Rockett's spare, white pieces blur the line between art and function. Ani Kasten creates, "sculptural groupings that explore the meeting point between the natural and man-made world. The vessels take their influence from plants, water and rocks as well as from architecture, industry and machines.
July 2 - August 30
Opening reception, First Thursday, July 2, 2009
Six Printmakers from Sev Shoon
July 11, Saturday, 12 - 5pm
"Baby KOBO"
Kobo at Higo celebrates kids and moms with a Special Baby Trunk Show. Join us for this special event which coincides with the International District Summer Festival.
New at KOBO!
Sculptural lighting by Hiih Lighting Design
KOBO Gallery at Higo.
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