The Master's Hands: Master Tetsuo Koyama
Master Tetsuo Koyama, an important art educator in Japan, studied the specialized art (Japanese kimono print making) from notable experts including his father. This centuries-old form involves special dyes, wood block printing and rice glue resist. The method was traditionally used to decorate the kimonos. This will be the first time the 81 year-old artist-educator has visited North America.
As part of the workshop, participants will design and decorate a piece of cloth using authentic woodblock and traditional dye techniques. Mr. Koyama will be assisted by Ms. Yuko Yamamoto, an internationally known fabric artist in her own right and former student of the Master, who now lives in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.
A Film by Louise McMurray & Phil Ives
Haiku by Wendy Robison
Music by Kevin McLeoad