Upcoming exhibition
The way of Japanese ink
by
Junko Azukawa
Friday 14 July to Sunday 20 August 2023
Opening Friday 14 July 6-8pm
Junko Azukawa’s exhibition showcases Japanese ink paintings, Sumi-e, and a cinematic short film exploring her artistic process. Sumi-e is a philosophy, it’s a way of living and an art form. Sumi soot ink painting began in China around the 8th century and then evolved in Japan as a Zen discipline. Sumi-e is practiced by monks and Samurai as well as artists. For Junko, ink painting has become a powerful way to express the moment and explore the connection between nature and inner self.
Eltham Library Community Gallery
Panther Place, Eltham VIC Australia
Monday to Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
Past exhibitions (solo*)
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