A kimono and ceramics exhibition titled “Gardens of Silence” (“A csend kertjei”) opened on Thursday at the Kápolna Gallery in Kecskemét (central Hungary), where visitors will also be invited to a themed Japanese Day on August 15.
Organized by the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemét, the exhibition and accompanying programs, which run until August 22, offer visitors an opportunity to explore and gain insight into the spirit, traditions, and aesthetics of Japanese culture, the organizers said.
The exhibition features works by Japanese artists from the International Ceramics Studio’s collection, as well as Hungarian and international artists whose work has been strongly influenced by Japanese philosophy and aesthetics.
Alongside ceramics and sculptures, visitors can also view a kimono collection by ceramic artist Mária Geszler.
As part of the exhibition program, a Japanese Day will be held on August 15, featuring lectures, demonstrations, and workshops exploring Japanese art, traditions, and philosophy of life.
The program will open with a lecture by László Zentner, Secretary General of the Hungary-Japan Friendship Society, titled “Japanese Craftsmanship as a Spiritual Pursuit”. This will be followed by a presentation by applied artist Réka Tóth-Vásárhelyi on kokeshi dolls, iconic figurines of Japanese folk art. In the afternoon, László Mácsai will introduce visitors to the unique world, philosophy, and care of bonsai trees, while ikebana master Éva Baloghy will present the centuries-old traditions of Japanese flower arrangement.
Dolls dressed in traditional Japanese attire in the Japanese Garden of the University of Szeged. Photo: MTI/Oláh Tamás
During an interactive workshop, participants can also learn about furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of textile wrapping, and try out various techniques themselves.
One of the highlights of the day will be an introduction to Japanese tea culture and a tea tasting hosted by international tea sommelier Annamária Wagner.
Participants will have the opportunity to sample teas from different Japanese growing regions while learning about the traditions and rituals surrounding Japanese tea.
The Japanese Day will conclude with a demonstration of raku firing, one of the best-known and most fascinating techniques in Japanese ceramics, led by ceramic artist Bence Boleman.
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