Pints and Pottery: A Workshop with Aaron Scythe
Schedule
Sun Feb 09 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand 5010 | Lower Hutt, WG
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Create one-of-a-kind pieces on a pottery wheel. Trained in Japanese ceramic styles, Aaron Scythe will lead the workshop, giving tips and tricks on how you can create special take home pieces. Over a brew or two, spend some time learning how Scythe creates his distinctive artworks. This workshop is presented in connection with Whenua Whatu: Māori Ceramics from The Dowse Collection, on at The Dowse until March 2.*Firing not included
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Aaron Scythe
From the late 1990s Scythe lived and worked as a ceramic artist in Japan studying under master craftsperson Professor Koie Ryoji and establishing his own studio and kiln. In 2011 he moved back to Aotearoa with his family following the earthquake and nuclear reactor meltdown at Ōkuma, Fukushima, just north of their home in Mashiko. After a period in the Waikato, Scythe relocated to Wanganui setting up a studio and workshop where he is currently based.
While in Japan Scythe was heavily influenced by the Momoyama period (1568-1715) which saw the rise in popularity of the tea ceremony, and the creation and evolution of the many vessels associated with it. This particular work brings together a number of different influences in relation to the construction, firing and decoration of tsubo (traditional vase forms). Yobitsugi (to invite connection) is a technique where multiple vessels are intentionally broken, and the pieces are combined to create a unique new object. In this work, Scythe has employed this technique, alongside his distinctive illustrations, to reflect the relationships he has to both Aotearoa and Japan.
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Where is it happening?
45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand 5010, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
