Seed Bomb: Japanese Paper Dyeing (Shibori) Workshop

Japanese Paper Dyeing (Shibori) Workshop

In this workshop, facilitator Yasuyo Tanaka will introduce Itajime Shibori, a traditional Japanese tie-dye technique that uses paper folding. Participants will learn how to fold Washi paper to create unique patterns and dip the corners in paint. This simple and enjoyable art-making process is suitable for all ages—and everyone will leave with beautiful results.

About the facilitator: Yasuyo Tanaka

Yasuyo Tanaka is a first-generation Japanese immigrant, with passionate interest in radiation disasters, caused by the Fukushima nuclear accident, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She is a social practice artist, educator, independent researcher, and peace activist. Based on her research and experiences with social and environmental issues, she engages in creative activities through her multidisciplinary art practice, which includes printmaking, photography, writing, bookmaking, and performance art. In her collaborative projects, she creates educational programs on the theme: “To teach is to be taught”. She organizes: exhibitions, events, and festivals, to foster community with local people.

“SEED BOMB” Exhibition

80th Anniversary of the USA-JAPAN Atomic Bombings.

Sowing seeds for the future, to regenerate our polluted Earth.

Exhibition Dates: Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 31

Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Curated by Yasuyo Tanaka

Featured Artists: Blanka Amezkua, Michele Brody, Noreen Dean Dresser, Garry Grant, Laura King, Eiko Nishida, Nazanin Noroozi, Tomo Mori, Nancy Paredes, TAFA, Yasuyo Tanaka, Tammy Wofsey

Special Collaborator: Brotherhood Sister Sol

Events:

Youth Programing by Brotherhood Sister Sol: Friday, August 1, 3–5 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, August 1, 6–8 pm (RSVP)

Artist Talk 1: Wednesday, August 6, 6-8pmArtists discussion about their exhibiting artworks and a short presentation on the 80th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Artist Talk 2: Wednesday, August 13, 6-8pmArtists discussion about their exhibiting artworks and a short presentation on New York City, the birthplace of the Manhattan Project.

Japanese Paper Dyeing (Shibori) Workshop by Yasuyo Tanaka: Saturday, August 23, 1-3pm.

“SEED BOMB” is a transformative project aimed at sowing the seeds of a peaceful future through learning, expression, and communication about the history of wars. in New York City, where the development of the atomic bomb began. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, art events will be held around facilities related to the Manhattan Project.

Our “SEED BOMB” project hosts exhibitions and events focused on the themes of war and peace, both past and present, while providing opportunities to reflect on the future we desire. We are inviting you to participate and build a world with us.

Historical Context: The title “SEED BOMB” was inspired by a student who participated in “Under This Sky: Manhattan Project” to learn about war and peace by studying the development and manufacturing history of the atomic bomb. This student later named the seed bombs he created in his organic gardening class “Little Boy” (after the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima) and “Fat Man” (after the bomb dropped on Nagasaki).

Japanese agronomist Masanobu Fukuoka (February 2, 1913 – August 16, 2008) introduced a clay ball called a “Seed Bomb” for natural farming. His ideas spread worldwide and contributed to the greening of deserts. Fukuoka’s “Seed Bombs” were made from clay soil, various seeds, medicinal herbs to deter birds and insects, and water. When these bombs are sown on the ground, the seeds germinate naturally in the right environment and at the appropriate time. The coexistence of multiple species helps each one thrive naturally, without chemical fertilizers.

The United States of America is a nation of immigrants. Its government has been involved in many wars in countries that are the homelands of its citizens.These conflicts devastate the environment and create refugees who suffer from the effects of war.

The Manhattan Project, which aimed to build atomic bombs, was an exciting and creative endeavor that brought together wisdom from around the world. It involved many people working collaboratively in the military-industrial-academic complex. In the 80 years since the invention of the atomic bomb, the Earth’s environment has been continuously destroyed and polluted by radioactive fallout from atomic and nuclear activities. The time has come to use the immense power of humanity to promote peace, rather than create destructive weapons. Let us overcome our differences, connect through our common hopes, and sow seeds of a peaceful future where we can all enjoy life together.

SEED BOMB is made possible with funding from the Harlem Community Development Corporation, New York Council on the Arts, West Harlem Development Corporation, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Ruth Foundation for the Arts, and through contributions from West Harlem community members.

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