Japanese Modern Art Rebaptized at Highfield Hall & Gardens This Summer - Honoring the 75th Anniversary of the College Women's Association of Japan
Embracing Artistic Trailblazers: Insightful Japanese Print Show at Highfield Hall & Gardens
Stepping up as the sole U.S. exhibitor for the illustrious College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) Contemporary Japanese Print Show, this summer's event, titled Trailblazers: Showcasing Innovative Japanese Print Art is all set to run from June 21st until October 26th at Highfield Hall & Gardens. This captivating program,Delayed due to pandemic-related disruptions, is back with renewed vigor in partnership with CWAJ, a Tokyo-based organization.
Featuring a stellar lineup of 137 esteemed Japanese printmakers, the exhibition covers all spectrums of printmaking techniques – traditional woodblock and intaglio, lithography, etching, aquatint, silkscreen, contemporary digital methods, and more.
The exhibition puts the spotlight on five pioneering women artists who've left an indelible mark on the evolution of contemporary Japanese printmaking. Their remarkable journeys and artworks embody resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression. Details about these trailblazers are being kept under wraps for now, but rest assured, their stories are as compelling as the art they create.
For those who find visual art challenging due to limited vision, Highfield Hall & Gardens presents a unique offering dubbed Hands-On Art. This installation reproduces selected prints in a tactile form, letting visitors explore and appreciate Japanese prints through touch. This opportunity is a rarity in the art industry and is sure to make the experience more enriching for all.
The exhaustive selection process for Trailblazers was overseen by a talented jury of printmaking specialists. They closely evaluated the entries based on technical proficiency, originality, and artistic expression. One of the jurors, Noriko Yanagisawa, Director of the Japan Print Association, praises CWAJ for its encouragement of creative freedom, originality, and embrace of diverse styles and approaches.
Marking the CWAJ's 75th anniversary, the organization is staying true to its mission of supporting Japanese women's education. Following its successful debut in Tokyo, the art exhibit embarks on its international journey, landing in Falmouth, promising a broader audience a glimpse into the world of contemporary Japanese hanga (prints). A host of cultural programs, including workshops, lectures, music events, and classes in gardening, cooking, and origami, will complement the immersive experience at Highfield Hall & Gardens.
For more information, or to register for upcoming events, visit highfieldhall.org. Learn about the College Women's Association of Japan at cwaj.org and about Highfield Hall & Gardens at highfieldhall.org. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the transformative power of art. Capitalizing on the generosity of The Falmouth Fund, The Falmouth Road Race Foundation, and The Michaels Companies, Inc., the exhibition is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, resilience, and female empowerment.
Among the various cultural programs at Highfield Hall & Gardens, one can find education and self-development opportunities in the form of workshops, lectures, and classes in gardening, cooking, and origami.
For individuals with limited vision, the home-and-garden setting of Highfield Hall & Gardens offers a unique experience called Hands-On Art, where tactile reproductions of selected Japanese prints allow for exploration and appreciation of these pieces through touch.
