Miki Yamaguchi Exhibition
"Connect"
Collaborative Artist: Masa Yoshioka
October 30 - November 24, 2024
Opening Reception on Wednesday, October 30, 6 pm - 8 pm
No reservation required. Please join us!
Special Event by Miki Yamaguchi
Collage Talk on Thursday, October 31, 6 - 7 pm
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Tea Ceremony by Souheki Mori
森 宗碧 茶会
Friday, November 1, 6 - 7 pm
Saturday, November 23, 11 am - 12 pm
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at Setsugekka East Village
We are delighted to announce a captivating collage exhibition titled "Connect," showcasing the works of Kanazawa-based artist Miki Yamaguchi. This exhibition will take place at Setsugekka, a specialty Matcha shop in East Village, from October 30 to November 24.
Join us for the opening reception on October 30 (Wednesday) from 6 PM to 8 PM, where you can mingle and experience the art. On October 31 (Thursday) at 6 PM, immerse yourself in an engaging collage talk with Yamaguchi. Additionally, don’t miss the opportunity to partake in a special tea ceremony led by Souheki Mori on Friday, November 1 at 6 PM and again on Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM.
Please be aware that seating for both Yamaguchi’s talk and the tea ceremony is limited, and advance reservations are required.
We look forward to sharing this inspiring experience with you.
* In conjunction with his collage exhibition, we will hold a ceramic exhibition "Connect" by Masa Yoshioka.
Miki Yamaguchi コラージュ展
イーストビレッジの雪月華で
金沢在住の山口樹氏のコラージュ展「Connect」が、イーストビレッジの抹茶専門店雪月華で10月30日から11月24日まで開催される。
オープニングレセプションは10月30日（水）午後6から8時まで開催される。山口氏の作品を存分に楽しめるコラージュトークが10月31日（木）午後6時から、森宗碧の特別茶会が11月1日（金）午後6時と11月23日（土）の午前11時の2回から開催される。山口氏のトークと森宗碧による茶会は座席に限りがあり事前予約が必要。
Artist's Profile
Miki Yamaguchi
山口 樹
Collage Artist
Born in Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
While studying abroad in Canada, Miki Yamaguchi traveled around North America, including NYC, where he encountered music, fashion, and art. He fell in love with Mono-ha, contemporary art, and the philosophy of ART, and traveled to museums around the world (mainly in North America and Asia) for both private and professional reasons. He was shocked by the works of Lee Ufan, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and others. In his search for his own way of expression, he discovered the collage technique, which he has taken up as a hobby. Aiming to expand his activities overseas (NYC), he continues to expand his range of expression with a view to exhibiting in various locations. His style is handmade, and he uses collage to express the sense of displacement created by his handiwork. Using collage, he expresses the displacement of time and space created by displacement.
学生時代、カナダでの留学中にNYC等北米を巡り音楽・ファッション・ARTと出逢う。もの派、現代美術等ART作品、ART哲学が好きになりプライベート・仕事で世界中の美術館・博物館を巡る（主に北米・アジア圏）。その先で李禹煥、アンディ・ウォーホル、ジャン＝ミッシェル・バスキア、キース・ヘリング等々の作品に出会い衝撃を受ける。自分なりの表現方法を模索する中、コラージュ技法に出会い趣味として始め今に至る。
今後は海外展開（NYC）を目指し、表現方法の幅を広げ様々な場所での展示を視野に入れ活動し続ける。作風はハンドメイドにこだわり、手作業によって生まれるズレ感。スレによって生まれる時空の狭間をCollageで表現する。
Souheki Mori
森 宗碧
Souheki Mori was born and raised in Japan. She has studied the Japanese tea ceremony for over twenty five years under the Japan Association of the Tea Ceremony and received a certification as Japanese Tea Ceremony Master in 2003. Mori holds the title of Jufuku- an.
In 2011, she has established Tea-Whisk in New York City to introduce the beauty of the Japanese Tea Ceremony with Junya Mori. In 2012, she became a Contemporary Chanoyu Award Winner as a distinguished tea master.
Mori has hosted and conducted the Japanese Tea Ceremony in numerous places, such as American Museum of Natural History, Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall for Japan Week 2012 and 2015, and Japan Society. She has given a lecture on the Japanese Tea Ceremony at Columbia University, New York University, The New School, Fashion Institute of Technology, Queens College, and many others around Tri State. She has also joined the tea ceremony internationally, including World Tea Gathering in Mexico, 2013 and Iceland in 2014, and the London Tea Club in U.K. in 2014.
In April 2017, Mori opened a matcha teahouse named Setsugekka in East Village, New York. Setsugekka offers not only just a cup of matcha beverage but also a meditative moment for busy mind that only a tea master who has over 25 years training can offer. Mori’s grounded and calm presence is almost a balm to visitors who enter a beautiful space. She also teaches Japanese tea ceremony three times a week and there are more than fifty students.
Mori values her relationships with talented artists, collaborated with them, and held tea events and exhibits blending their creative worlds with her own unique approach to the tea ceremony. She believes that within the tea ceremony is a force invisible and precious, and that one can achieve spiritual growth through practicing tea.
Event
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Miki Yamaguchi Collage Talk
Thursday, October 31, 6 pm - 7 pm
Admission: $20 per person
Join us for an inspiring experience as we explore the art of collage with Miki Yamaguchi, an artist from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. Miki will share captivating stories behind his remarkable creations, giving you insight into his artistic vision.
As you enjoy Miki's narratives, we invite you to savor the soothing flavor of Matcha tea, enhancing our discussion. This beautiful combination of storytelling and tea appreciation is sure to foster a warm and memorable atmosphere. We look forward to sharing this experience with you and exchanging inspiring ideas.
Souheki Mori Tea Ceremony
Friday, November 1, 6 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, November 23, 11 am - 12 pm
Admission: $55 per person
Join us for an authentic Japanese tea ceremony led by master Souheki Mori. As you engage with this cherished tradition, you’ll also have the chance to admire the latest ceramic creations by Masa Yoshioka. To elevate your experience, we will serve traditional Matcha tea alongside delicate dry sweets, adding a delightful touch to this cultural celebration.