Another dream came true. In 2023, I was offered the 1st Sashiko Japan Tour. It says “Tour” – but it is more like a retreat in Japan, enjoying a series of workshops with many Japanese Sashiko Artisans. Among many reasons to organize, one big reason to do so is to introduce Japanese Sashiko Artisans to my students (friends), and my Sashiko friends to other Sashiko students (friends) I got in Japan. Thanks to @abidwe_komorebi & their hard work, 3 Sashiko Artists I introduced in Japan and a wonderful Lithuanian textile Artist, Virginija Stigaite, collaborated on the Textile Art.
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As a part of New York Textile Month, the collaboration Art will be exhibited in an event offered by @lspace.gallery . The exhibition is produced and curated by Sąna Gous, with support from Lili Almog at L’SPACE Gallery, on view from September 25th through October 1st, 2024. Opening reception on September 26th, 2024, 4 – 7 pm.
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I am not well educated in “Art”. I have no idea how Art goes. However, I believe this is a type of Sashiko elevated to the Art format. 3 Japanese Sashiko Artists took a different approach on the beautiful textile made in a Lithuanian Textile Tradition by Virginija. I speak for the importance of Cultural Sustainability – but it doesn’t mean the exclusion… in fact, it is the inclusion to bridge many cultures. We can start learning the difference so that Art can represent cross-cultural approaches. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to visit NYC for this visit – but if you are nearby, please enjoy this exhibit.
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2023年。初めての試みとして、英語圏で刺し子をお伝えした方々を日本にお連れしました。沢山の想いで実現した夢のような時間だったのですが、その中でも英語でご縁を頂いた生徒さん（友達）と、日本で私がお世話になりっぱなしになっている運針会の皆様や刺し子の先生方を互いに紹介できたことは、とても大きな一歩だったと思っています。
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1年半経って、その時のご縁が「NYテキスタイル月間」の期間展示として形になりました。リトアニアのテキスタイルアーティストの布地に、各々の刺し子を落とし込んで作品になったものが、今週にNYCで展示される予定です。ま、私は間を取り持っただけなので、全ては実際に刺し子をされた方々へ…です。個別の写真を紹介していいか確認が取れていないので、まずは恵子さんの刺し子を少しだけ。嬉しいニュースでした。日々大変だけど、頑張ってりゃ良いこともあるわけで。
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2024-09-23 15:03:03
What a fantastic opportunity.