Updated at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2007
'Tinkered & Toyed' opens Nov. 17 at cultural center
Advertiser Staff
Whimsical, wacky, wondrous one-of-a-kind work by more than 40 Hawai'i artists will be displayed and sold just in time for the holidays in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's latest exhibition, Tinkered & Toyed 2007, opening Nov. 17 with a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the center's Community Gallery. Open until Dec. 21, the exhibit features paintings, sculptures and collectibles by Hawai'i artists who designed pieces inspired by the various winter holidays, such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Buddha Day, Kwanzaa and New Year's. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the center at 808-945-7633, email info@jcch.com or go to www.jcch.com.First debuted in 2004, Tinkered and Toyed 2007 features art work all under $300. Artists were also given a fun challenge: the items must meet a size stipulation no bigger than 12"x12" for flat pieces and 6" x 6"x10" for three-dimensional works.
Participating artists include: Satoru Abe, Sheila Academia, Derrik Arata, Ann Asakura, Fred Bannan, Madeleine Bays, David Behlke, Keiko Bonk, Kahi Ching, Satoko Dung, Tiare Dutcher, Solomon Enos, Sally French, Mike Harada, Paul Hosch, Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee, May Izumi, Brendan Jackson, Ariana Kaheakua, Felix Kang, John Koga, Jamie Kumasaka, James Kuroda, Richard Louie, Hal Lum, Marques Marzan, Loreen Matsushima, Lynn Mayekawa, Shigeru D. Miyamoto, Bernie Moriaz, Kay Mura, Lori Ohtani, Ann Oshita, Fred Roster, Laura Ruby, Mo Sato, Kathleen Sato, David Silva, Bud Spindt, Stanley Tomita, Lori Uyehara and Dean Wakatsuki.
"The holiday season brings out a child-like excitement and wonder that inspires us," said Christy Takamune, JCCH Gallery Director. "The JCCH wanted to celebrate the multicultural holidays in Hawai'i as well as provide a little gift-giving inspiration for those looking for a unique present."
The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, a non-profit organization, strives to share the history, heritage and culture of the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai'i. Located in Mo'ili'ili, the JCCH features a Community and Historical Gallery, Resource Center, Kenshikan martial arts dojo, Seik˙an Japanese teahouse and Gift Shop. For more information call 808-945-7633, email info@jcch.com or visit the Web site at http://www.jcch.com.
