During the Exhibition Opening of Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, we were delighted to host featured exhibition artist, Naoko Fukumaru, as she demonstrated the traditional craft of repairing shattered ceramics with laquer and gold, and in case you missed it, please enjoy some visual highlights from the demonstration.
Join AGGV Studio Coordinator, Meghan Krauss as she celebrates another season of creativity at the newly renovated AGGV Studio, where fresh programs invite artists of all ages to explore and grow. From hands-on workshops for young learners to in-depth classes for teens and adults, all inspired by the Gallery’s exhibitions, there’s definitely something for everyone at the AGGV Studio!
Florals, vibrant jewelry, and artful finds at the AGGV Gallery Shop celebrate the nearing of spring. Andria Winters, AGGV Gallery Shop Coordinator, helps us to discover unique wares, embrace the beauty of renewal, and shake off the winter blues in style!
In anticipation of our upcoming exhibition, Beauty of Mending: Kintsugi and Beyond, featuring work by “Ceramic Therapist/Kintsugi Artist”, Naoko Fukumaru, Dr. Heng Wu, AGGV Curator of Asian Art tells us about the history of Kintsugi, and why there is so much more to this unique repair technique than meets the eye.
The Winter Small Works Show & Sale will be coming to you once again this November. In addition to the amazing artworks, the Massey Sales Gallery itself becomes a work of art, with its vibrant, locally created works of art strung frame-to-frame. Get a taste of what’s to come in this much anticipated sneak preview.
This summer, Coast Salish Artist, Virgil Sampson led a demonstration featuring his traditional drum-making skills and teachings. If you missed this intimate gathering, take a moment to enjoy this visual recap of an evening of sharing.