My Two Homes
solo exhibition
by
Junko Azukawa
3 Aug - 26 Sep 2024
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Opening night: Fri 2 Aug 6:30-8:00pm
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Immerse yourself in My Two Homes - an exhibition bridging the soulful depths of traditional Japanese ink art with the vibrant spirit of Australian nature.
Junko invites you on a journey between two cultures as she uses a traditional art medium and techniques from her birth country of Japan to embody the essence of wildlife and plants from her current home of Australia.
Each piece in this collection, including an ink animation collaborated with Lara Gabor, reflects the symbiotic relationship between her Japanese roots and her 19-years of life in Australia.
Join us in celebrating the convergence of two diverse yet interconnected worlds, as My Two Homes, embraces the universal language of creativity and appreciation.
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​Artist talk: Thu 19 Sep 6:30-7:15pm
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Join us for an evening with Junko Azukawa! We will screen some of Junko’s video art, showcasing her many talents, and have an informal conversation with her about her amazing Japanese Ink Art practice.
Free event but bookings essential:
events.humanitix.com/junkoazukawatalk
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Art Gallery 275 @ Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub
275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
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Mon - Tue closed
Wed - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 11am - 4pm
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Past exhibitions (solo*)
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Feb 2025 "In the moment", Menzies, Malvern*
Aug - Sep 2024 "My Two Homes", Art Gallery 275, Ivanhoe, Australia*
Jul 2024 "Ever Glow" Ardency, Richmond, Australia*
Jul - Aug 2023 "Cat-isms" Loft 275, Ivanhoe, Australia
Jul - Aug 2023 "The way of Japanese ink", Eltham Library community Gallery, Australia*
Nov 2022 - Jan 2023 "Inspirited" YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub, Healesville, Australia
Oct - Nov 2022 "spirit of Sumi ink" Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia*
Jul - Aug 2022 "Tojiki & Sumi-s" YAVA Gallery & Arts Hub, Healesville, Australia
May 2022 "The wisdom of animals & nature", Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Box Hill, Australia*
Mar - May 2022 "Kotodama", Art Gallery 275, Ivanhoe, Australia
Oct - Nov 2019 "Spring", Heathcote Contemporary Art, Heathcote, Australia
Oct - Nov 2019 "The instant <<O>> - Mushin", Upstairs 22 Gallery, Castlemaine, Australia
Mar - May 2018 "in conTEXT", Hatch Contemporary Arts Space, Melbourne
Nov - Dec 2017 "Creation in Earth and Water", East and West Art, Melbourne
Oct – Dec 2017 "Works on Paper", Hatch Contemporary Arts Space, Melbourne
Aug - Sep 2017 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia
Aug - Sep 2016 "in memory of Hiroshima Peace Day", St Michael’s Gallery, Melbourne*
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017 "Bamboo", National Gallery of Victoria, Australia
Jun - Jul 2016 Montsalvat Gallery, Melbourne
Nov 2015 - Jan 2016 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia*
Oct 2015 "Sound of Japanese Ink", Eltham Library community Gallery, Australia*
Apr - May 2015 Asahi presents "Power of Japanese Art", No Vacancy Gallery, Australia
Aug - Sep 2014 Teppankai Japanese Restaurant, Melbourne, Australia*
Apr 2014 Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Jan 2013 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia*
Sep 2010 “Notes from the heart”, Kazari Gallery, Melbourne, Australia*
Oct 2009 "GO FONT YOUR SELF", KIRIN Presents Exhibition, DONT COME, Melbourne, Australia
Jun 2009 "GO FONT YOUR SELF", KIRIN Presents Exhibition, Peer Gallery, Sydney, Australia
Jun - Sep 2009 "me and my TOYOTA", Toyota Community Spirit Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Jun 2009 Australia on Collins, Melbourne, Australia
May 2009 Box Hill Community Arts Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Mar - Apr 2009 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia*
Feb - Mar 2009 “Women's Salon: Stories of Hope”, Counihan Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Feb - Mar 2009 “Linden Postcard Show”, Linden Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Dec 2008 - Feb 2009 “Fresh Edges: Timeless Pieces”, Kazari Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Nov 2008 Hokuriku Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
Sep - Oct 2008 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia
Jul 2008 “Shikai - Fields of Vision”, Fad Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Jun - Jul 2008 “Making Marks” exhibition, Kazari Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Apr 2008 “Art Melbourne” with Kazari Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
Dec 2007 Jiyu-Kan Selected Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
Nov 2007 Hokuriku Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
May - Jun 2007 Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne, Australia*
Nov 2006 Hokuriku Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
Sep 2006 Australia on Collins, Melbourne, Australia
Feb 2006 Kokoro Gallery, Melbourne, Australia*
June 2005 Jiyu-Kan Selected Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
May 2005 Women’s Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition, Toyama, Japan
Exhibited at National Gallery of Victoria July 2016 - Feb 2017
Exhibited at Eltham Library Community Gallery Oct 2015