Takahiro KONDO: Artist in Residence
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Takahiro KONDO: Artist in Residence
March 17, 2018 @ 10:00 am - March 31, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
Award-winning renowned Japanese ceramic artist Takahiro KONDO comes from an illustrious lineage but has surpassed the fame of even his National Treasure grandfather, Kondo Yuzo.
During his time in residence, Takahiro KONDO will give two intimate three-hour Master Classes. He will also participate in a conversation discussion with Joan Mirviss, curator, authority on Japanese ceramics, and a New York City Gallery owner for over 40 years. KONDO will be on-hand several times during his stay to interact with visitors in the Community Clay Studio.
Programs & Events
Tuesday March 20, 11 am – 12 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
Tuesday March 20, 1 – 5 pm
Off-site at Sheridan College
KONDO will be off-site visiting Sheridan College ceramics students.
Wednesday March 21, 10 am – 2 pm
Master Potter at Work
Join KONDO for an intimate observation-based workshop in our community studio as he explores key elements of his artistic process.
Learn more
Thursday March 22, 1 – 2 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
Thursday March 22, 6:45 – 7:30 pm
In Conversation with Joan Mirviss
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Friday, March 23, 11 am – 12 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
Monday March 26, 10 am – 2 pm
Master Potter at Work
Join KONDO for an intimate observation-based workshop in our community studio.
Learn more
Tuesday March 27, 11 am – 12 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
Tuesday March 27, 6 pm
Lecture at the Japan Foundation
Free registration
Wednesday March 28, 11 am – 12 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
Thursday March 29, 11 am – 12 pm
In the Studio
Visitors are invited into the studio to meet and watch KONDO at work.
Free with admission
About Takahiro KONDO
Takahiro KONDO is an immensely talented teacher and artist in all senses and has profound knowledge about the world of clay in Japan in the 20th and 21st centuries. Born in Kyoto into a family celebrated for its traditional sometsuke (cobalt blue and-white porcelain), Takahiro KONDO has striven to determine his own independent artistic identity through extensive experimentation. He quickly developed his own style by incorporating other materials such as metal and cast glass into his work. His experimentation resulted in his unique “silver mist” (gintekisai) glaze. Takahiro KONDO’s work has appeared in solo and group exhibitions worldwide including Japan, Australia, China, Brazil, and throughout the United States. His work is part of many public collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK; and The Paper Museum, Tokyo.
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