Thank you so much!!

I am so happy to be able to announce that we made $3744 yesterday for the Fukushima kids. Our aim was $2000 so we can say it was very successful!

I would like to say THANK YOU to all the people who made this happen. Thanks to all the artists who donated the fabulous artwork. We all know that it takes hours and hours to make such artworks. And special thanks to those who participated from Sydney and Singapore!!　Everyone was so happy to be able to get your artwork.

Thank you also to all the performers who gave up their time and showed their talented performances. We had such a great turn out!
...
And last but not least, thanks to all the volunteers who helped in setting up the auction and did so much work on the 11th. We wouldn't have been able to do anything without you.

And of course, to every single one of you who came to the event, and/or who donated. I am pretty sure many people donated generously right after the earthquake, but it is great to be able to collect this huge amount after two years have passed. Yes, it has been two years but the condition in Fukushima is still awful, especially for the kids. It would be great if we can continue to provide such ongoing support for them.

We still have a few more artworks left at Wabi Sabi Garden. Oh yes, thanks for the great vanue,too! Please messag me if you missed the opportunity for these great artworks and to help the children of Fukushima.

We might be able to make it to $4000 :D

Thank you so much!

Love,

Noriko

Event on March 11th 2013

The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors visit to Australia is being organised by a Japanese NPO called Peace Boat, http://www.peaceboat.org/english/supported by Melbourne-based Japanese for Peace (JfP) http://jfp.org.au/en/, The Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) http://www.mapw.org.au/ and several other organisations. Although many people are supporting this  programme, more donations are still needed to cover costs and make sure that this can happen.

To learn more about this program please click here.    

http://www.peaceboat.org/english/?page=view&nr=66&type=21&menu=62

In response, we are now organising this silent auction to support the program. The money raised will go to directly support the expenses for the kids from Fukushima. Please come and join us at the event in person if you are not too far away.

For those who cannot come in person, bids can also be made via email. Please check this website, and email us by midnight on March 10 with your bid and a contact number you can be reached on March 11. If your bid is the highest on the day we will telephone you to confirm - or, the work will go to the second highest bidder.

 

Last year also on March 11, we held an event to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The money raised on the day was used to send 4000 Koala clips to kids in Fukushima, and this show of support meant so much for the local community.

This year we will also have some great artists performing on the day. There is no charge for entry but all donations will be gratefully received - also showing some respect to the artists who are generously giving up their time for this cause.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Date : March 11th 2013
    

Venue : Wabi Sabi Garden

          17 Wellington st

       St Kilda, VIC
        

             From 4:00pm until 7:00pm

  

The Great Performers :

Adam Ueda Soko Chanoyu 　(Tea Ceremony)

  Anne Norman　(Shakuhachi)

Fuefukuro　(Drum and Flute Ensemble )

 Noriko Tadano　 (Syamisen)   

Yumi Umiumare 　(Butoh)

Lot 26 Hisako Tsuchiya

 

 

Title : 花（Flower)- soundless but hopeful

 

Artist :  Hisako Tsuchiya

 

Size :１５cmx１２cmx７cm

５pieces

 

Price : $20 each

 

 Starts from  : $8



Lot 25 Chaco Kato

 

 

Books

 

Artist : Chaco Kato

 

Start from : $3 each (Hardcover)

 

$2 each (Paperback)

 

 



Lot 24 Gillian Jones

 

 

 

Title: Oni red and black

 

Artist: Gillian Jones

 

Medium : Woodblock print

 

Size : W28cm x H30cm

 

Start from : $　20

 

 

 

Title: Oni red

 

Artist: Gillian Jones

 

Medium : Woodblock print

Size : W28cm x H30cm

Start from : $20

23 David Menzies

 

Title : Fukushima Phenix 2013

 

Artist : David Menzies

 

Medium : Oil painting on canvas

 

Size : 30cm x 40cm

 

Starting : $50

 

 

Lot 22 Kirsten Perry

 

Title :　Gold thing

 

Print on Paper

 

Size : 30cm x40 cm

 

Start from :  $15

 

 

 

Title : Conveyor belt

 

Print on Paper

 

Size : 30cm x40 cm

 

Start from :  $15

 

 

 

Title : Bottled water

 

Print on Paper

 

Size : 30cm x40 cm

 

Start from :  $15

 

 

Lot 21 Noriko Ikaga

 

Title : Rokujizo

 

Artisit : Noriko Ikaga

 

Medium : Limestone

 

Size : W65cm x H30cm x D10cm

 

Start from : $250



Lot 20 Ai Yamamoto

 

Title : Euphonious

 

Artist : Ai yamamoto

 

 

1  360 Degrees 1:10

2  Guitarist Letter 2:35

3 Tickling Water 3:33

4 Childhood 2:58

5 Koborebi 4:11

6 Ai Remember 2:37

7 Dreaming Of Swimming In Emerald Water 4:33

8 All Gole 0:58

9 Max Of Minimums 5:05

10 Sonic Blue 4:35

11 Flying Magic Carpet 2:54

12 Skyscraper 5:06

13 Sky Train 3:5

14 Make A Wish 2:41

 

Start from : $8

CD produced as part of Outer, a series of performances/CD releases curated by Bus. Photos Simon Nicol, Design Bus

AI YAMAMOTO - based in Melbourne since 1999, Ai's music style varies from soft melodic and shimmering abstract melodies to dark explosive tones. Her main area of interest is the dramatic structure and flow of music. Gentle melodies with abstract texture bring atmospheric soundscape in her compositions

 



 

http://www.realtimearts.net/feature/earbash/8416　

 

http://www.myspace.com/aiyamamoto

Lot 19 Paul Mares

 

Artist : Paul Mares

 

Drawing on Paper

 

Size  : 24.5cm x29.5 cm

 

Start from : $1 0 each

 

 

 

 Size : 50cm x 50cm 

 

Painting on Canvas

 

Start from : $20

Lot 18 Paul Mares

1

 

2

 



 3

 

4

 

 

Artist : Paul Mares

 

Cotton T-shirts

 

Size : 1-M, 2-M, 3-M, 4L (from top)

 

Price : $55 each

 

Start from : $15 each

 

Lot 17 Izumi Montgomery

 

 

Title :  "Pile Like a Mountain" -山と積もる-

 

Artist : Izumi Montgomery

Medium : Paper, vintage Japanese fabric, thread.

 

Size : Width: 25 cm, Height: 31 cm

 

Start from: $60

 Memories of precious places are collected within myself. Through making these shapes I remember them and feel connected to nature.

  

 

Title : Connected to Mountains" -山へつなぐ-

 

Artist : Izumi Montgomery

Medium : Paper, vintage Japanese fabric, thread.

 

Size : Width: 25 cm, Height: 31 cm

 

Start from: $60

 

 Memories of precious places are collected within myself. Through making these shapes I remember them and feel connected to nature.

 

 

Lot 16 Simon Reece

　Title :  Ovoid Form

 

Artist : Simon Reece

 

Size : h 15cm x 42cm x 17cm

 

Ceramic and 24carat gold leaf

 

Price : $525

 

Start from : $150

Lot 15 Twoone

 

Title: Owl brings arrow

 

Artist: TWOONE

 

size: 13.5 x 24cm

 

medium: Ink on 300 gsm paper.
Lino cut print. Limited edition of 21.

 

Price: $100

 

Start from : $ 30

 

 

 

profile

Hiroyasu Tsuri aka TWOONE was born in Yokohama, Japan. At late teen he moved to Melbourne, Australia.
He currently lives and works in Melbourne. and show his work interenationally.

Hiroyasu gained an early interest in art though skate board graphics and graffiti culture.
Now his work can be find at the street walls , on the product, Shop/restraint interior, to inside galleries, and Museums.

Hiroyasu create artwork from many different materials. He takes subject from anything from his life.



Lot 14 Ishinomaki Mothers

 

Title : Kai (Oar)

 

Artist : Ishinomaki Mothers

 

Size : 5cm dia.

 

These bracelets are made by the ladies who live in the fishing villages in Miyagi prefecture which was devestated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

 

Price : $10 for a pair

 

Start from : $ 3 for a pair

 

 



Lot 13 Naomi Ota

 

 Title : Whisper of antiquity III

 

Artist : Naomi Ota

 

Medium : Ramie fibre, cotton, shikkui (Japanese lime plaster), sand, paper, wood

 

Size : 125 x 60 x 25 cm

 

Start from : $ 40

Lot 12 Miho Araki

Titles:

Yorokobi : Joy

Sachi : Happiness

Kokoro : Heart

Wa: Harmony

Michi :  Journey through life

Ki :  Energy Flow

Tomo : Friend

Fuku : Prosperity

Yume : Dream

Ai : Love

 

Artist: Miho Araki

 
Lacquer over traditional sumi ink on stretched canvas

Size : 15cm x 15cm x 3cm

Price : $ 25 each

Start from : $ 8 each

Lot 11 Izumi Ueda Yuu

 

 

Title : Steps

Artist : Izumi Ueda Yuu

Size : 27 x 27 cm

 

44cm x 44cm with the frame

Medium : Mono print on Japanese Kozo paper

Price : $ 550

Start from : $100


http://www.izumiyuu.com/

Lot 10 Michael Hill

1. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #12

ceramic and rubber block print, painting, water-based ink and stamp
14.7cm(w) x 10cm(h)

2. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #15

wood block print, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10cm(h)

3. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #16

ceramic and rubber block print, painting, pastels, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10cm(h)

4. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #19

wood and rubber block print, painting, pastels, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10cm(h)

5. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #20

vegetable and rubber block print, painting, water-based ink and stamp

10cm(w) x 14.8cm(h)

6. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #23

wood block print, pastels, water-based ink and stamp
10cm(w) x 14.8cm(h)

 

 7. Original hand-made print postcard Abstract #3

rubber block print, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10.5cm(h)

8. Original hand-made print postcard Landscape #4

wood and rubber block print, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10cm(h)

9. Original hand-made print postcard Seasons #3

fruit and leaf block print, painting, pastels, water-based ink and stamp

14.7cm(w) x 10cm(h)

10. Original hand-made print postcard Seasons #5

rubber block print, painting, pastels, water-based ink and stamp

14.8cm(w) x 10cm(h)

 

Artist Statement

The postcards were made in small sets of 5-30, each print a monoprint, different and unique.

Reverse side is signed and dated plus has artist’s stamp. Cards can be kept or mailed.

These postcards were made on machine made cardboard following the Japanese sosaku hanga method of printmaking. Despite the implied reference to woodblocks in Japanese print techniques, it need not always involve woodblocks. The wood may be replaced by other materials such as vegetables, fruit, leaves, string, rubber or other found objects that are sufficiently flat or pliable that they may be inked and pressed onto paper. The creative print (sosaku hanga) approach places the emphasis on the act of making the print. Oh joy!

Start from : $5 each

             

http://doctorcomics.com/

Lot 9 Andrea Innocent

 

 

Title : Futago

 

Artist : Andrea Innocent

 

Size : 210mm x 297mm with 50 mm white border

 

Limited edition degital print (12/ 20)

 

Price : $80

 

Start from : $25

 

http://www.otoshimono.org/