Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 4P1
Naoko Fukumaru, “Bowels of The Earth - Fire and Water,” 2020
1960's Kyoto earthenware, Urushi lacquer, and 24K gold, 12cm diameter (courtesy of the Gallery)
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 30, 10am - 5pm
As Leonard Cohen wrote, “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.”
Beauty of Mending features kintsugi, a traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with lacquer and gold. Showcasing intricately restored pieces by Kintsugi artist Naoko Fukumaru, you are invited to witness the transformation of cracked or flawed items into exquisite works of art. The artistry of mending not only highlights the beauty of imperfection but also encourages reflection on resilience and acceptance. Complimenting these works will be selected pieces from the AGGV Collection, such as ice-crackle patterned porcelains, and paintings with “accidental” strokes that celebrate this philosophy. Join us in exploring how imperfection can reveal unexpected beauty and profound meaning.
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