Adult ARTlab: “Make Cute: An Exploration of Kawaii Through Mixed Media”

Date and Time for this Past Event

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 1pm - 4pm

Details

Join Sai Clayton for this workshop inspired by the exhibition Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga and delve into the prevalence of kawaii, or cuteness, in Japanese art and culture. Participants will begin by exploring the origins of cuteness in Japanese artwork, tracing kawaii’s influence on modern-day icons like Pokémon and Sanrio characters as well as Japanese contemporary artists like Yoshitomo Nara and Takashi Murakami.

Price: $60 members; $75 not-yet-members (gallery admission, and parking validation included) Ages 18+ only; space is limited; all skill levels are welcome.