This month, Studio Kura, located in the beautiful Itoshima countryside, will present seven exhibitions introducing its current AiR (Artist in Residence) artists; Betty Susiarjo, Vieno James, Alexander James Romero, Emilie Lang, Ruby Silvious, Zac Grenfell, and Ashley Yeo Yakka. The Studio Kura AiR program offers foreign artists a chance to draw inspiration and create works from the surrounding Japanese rural scenery, as well as end their journey with their very own exhibition at the studio’s gallery. During the artist’s four or eight-week long stay, the program also provides a meeting point between AiR participants and artists or art enthusiasts from the local community. From 15:00 on Jun. 25 (Sat.), there will be an opening party and talks by the artists.
Art by: Alexander James Romero (left) and Ruby Silvious (right)
Betty Susiarjo
This Singapore-based mixed media artist presents “A Dazzling Grey”. She has two degrees in the Fine Arts and has showcased her works, which integrate poetry into art, in seven different countries.
Vieno James
This New York-based art student presents “Of Rice and Cotton”. His works have been showcased in various cities of the United States, and show an awareness of discrimination and prevalent social issues.
Alexander James Romero
This Denver-based art student presents “Keys”. His interest in the dual existence of both Japanese modern technology and Japanese traditional mediums such as woodblock printing, is integrated into his works, which have been showcased across Denver.
Emilie Lang
This Australia-based self-taught visual artist presents “Landscape Geometry”. Art has been a part of her life since she was a child, and she now uses acrylics in her abstract paintings of landscapes.
Ruby Silvious
This New York-based artist and graphic designer presents “Reinterpreting Tradition”. She recycles daily items and turns them into art, one particular series –363 Days of Tea– becoming widespread in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Zac Grenfell
This Australia-based artist presents “Overgrown with Happiness”. Having spent his earlier years in the countryside, he incorporates his love of nature into his art and invents surreal characters.
Ashley Yeo Yakka
This Singapore-based multidisciplinary artist presents “Sensitivities”. With a Masters in Fine Arts, she has displayed her works, which use drawing, installation and sculpture, in the United States and Germany.
• 6/25 (Sat.), 6/26 (Sun.)
• 11:00~19:00
• Free entry
• Studio Kura
• 586 Nijomasue, Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture
• 092-325-1773
• http://studiokura.info/
