Artist Mari Mihashi at the JICC

Artist Mari Mihashi will present a special lecture on her extraordinary take on traditional Ukiyo-e art at the JICC on April 16 at 6:30 pm.

Ms. Mihashi does not use traditional woodblock printing methods to craft her works. Her use of brush, ink and paint make each of her depictions of the “floating world” a one of a kind masterpiece.

Ms. Mihashi will speak on the inspiration she finds in Japan’s many Shinto Shrines as well as her use of the tea ceremony to attain the proper state of mind to paint. Ms. Mihashi will demonstrate her artistic techniques by finishing a piece live on the JICC stage. This will be done in collaboration with Tsuruga Wakasanojo XI, Japanese Living National Treasure, Shinnai style Shamisen (a three-stringed traditional instrument) Artist.

A collection of Ms. Mihashi’s artwork is on display in the JICC gallery from April 2nd to June 8th, 2007. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm but will be closed April 6 and May 28.

Admission to this event is free, but reservations are required. You can RSVP to: jiccrsvpspring07@embjapan.org

The Japan Information and Culture Center is located at Lafayette Center III, 1155 21st street NW in downtown Washington.