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Next Show in '08 June 22 to Aug.17 "Support Women Artists Now" at C R S 123 4th Avenue, 2nd Fl. NYC Reception:Saturday, Jun 22 3:30 to 5:30PM | ||
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CONTACT Junko Yamada 8008 35th Avenue, #1E Jackson Heights, NY 11372 917-913-7487 Send Us 
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| about the artist |
I was born in Kyoto, Japan. Growing up in the beach resort area of Miyazu , a beautiful area of Japan located on the Pacific coast about two hours north of Kyoto, I was influenced in my art by the spectacular scenery. My academic training includes the Art Institute of Boston (1986-1988) and the Art Institute of Alexandria, Virginia (1992-2000). It was in Boston that I realized how the natural beauty of the Japanese seashore is reflected in my vibrant colors and cheerful style. I hope that, like the ocean and the mountains of my childhood in Kyoto, my work instills a sense of tranquility and inner peace, a visual escape from everyday life.
Art Background
1971-1982: Academic Art Education in Kyoto, Japan
1971-1977: Private lessons in Japanese Calligraphy
1986-1988: The Art Institute of Boston (Boston, MA)
1988-present: Work on Japanese rice paper collage, Harie
1992-2000: The Art League, Alexandria, VA
2001-present: the Art Students League of New York
Introduction to Japanese Rice Paper
Many people consider Japanese culture as a culture of wood and paper. We consider Western culture as a culture of stone and soil. The Japanese have been using paper since the Nara period (710-793). Unfortunately, Japanese paper can not be preserved as easily as stone or soil and is therefore more transient. We Japanese view papers as an important part of our culture, and find ways to integrate it into our daily lives by creating our unique small galaxy of beautiful things using paper. The Fusuma (sliding door), Byobu (screen), Andon (lamp), and Shoji (screen door) are examples of these. Japanese paper also contributes to the roots of other Japanese art such as: Sui-boku-ga (Japanese ink drawing); Sho (calligraphy), and wood cut print.
Junko's Artistic Concept
Junko endeavors to introduce and share aspects of Japanese life and culture through her works. She tries to work in a happy and cheerful mood. Working in great detail, she typically uses thousands of small pieces from a wide variety of papers to complete each art piece.
During her stay Japan from 1988-1991 and in subsequent visits Junko does extensive shopping for rare and hard-to-find paper throughout Japan. Additionally, her friends in Japan occasionally send her batches of assorted sheets of paper. In recent years, the selection of papers now available in the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase, much to her delight. Working primarily from individual or a series of photographs as her subject, Junko uses an X-acto knife, Yamato glue (from Japan), rollers, two-sided tape, tweezers, pins, tracing paper, pencil, drawing pad, a cutting pad, and of course many types of paper to complete her works. Her subjects include Japanese and American landscapes and scenery, as well portrait and abstract works. Most of her works are in multi-color, while some portraits are in monochrome.
Affiliation
New York Artist Equity Association Member
OIA (Organization of Independent Artists) Member, NY, NY
The Art Students League of New York
Published
The Artist's Magazine
December, 2003 A Finalist Winner in 20th Annual Art Competition
Manhattan Art International
March, 2003 Award of excellence from the healing power of art
The Artist's Magazine
December, 2000 A Finalist Winner in 20th Annual Art Competition
(in the experimental category)
Manhattan Art International
July-August, 1999 issue.
Manhattan Art International
March-April, 1999 issue
Show Information
June 22 to Aug.17, 2008
"Support Women Artists
Now, Day 2"
CRS(Center of Remembering & Sharing)
123 4th Ave.2nd Fl. NYC
June 5, 2008
OIA Art Auction
at private penthouse of Mr. David Rheingold, NYC
Jan.5-26, 2008
"Assemblage, Collage, Construction"
St.Francis College
182 Remsen St, Brooklyn, NY
October 3-21,07
"Fall Brush Exhibition"
Pen & Brush, Inc.
16 E. 10th St. NYC
September 10-28
"Audubon Artists 65th Annual Exhibit"
Salmagundi Art Club
47 Fifth Ave, NYC
Aug. 6-28, 2007
"The Salon Show"
St.Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
Jan.29 to March 9, '07
"Great Outdoors"
The NY Law School
47 Worth St. NYC
Dec. 7 to Jan.5, 2007
"Members & Friends"
Gallery 402
19 Husdon St. NYC.
Dec.1 to 3 , 2006
"Postcards from the Edge"
Sikkema Jenkin & Co.
530 West 22nd St.
New York, NY
July 8-Aug.2, 2006
"OIA Salon Show"
St. Francis College
182 Remsen St.
Brooklyn Heights,
NY
May 5-25, 2006
"Assemblage, Collage, Construction"
Gallery 402
NYC, NY
Feb.26-Mar.4, 2006
"Student show"
The Art Students League of NY
New York, NY
Feb.16-Mar.4, 2006
"Portraits"
Gallery 402
New York, NY
Oct.16-18, 2005
"Postcards from the Edge"
VisualAIDS benefit,Robert Miller Gallery, New York, NY
Oct. 4-28, 2005
"Catharine Lorillad Wolfe Art Club 109th Annual Open Juried Exhibition"
The National Arts Club, NYC
August, 2005
"Projekt30 online Juried Exhibition"
Aug. 9-Sep.7, 2005
"Paperworks"
The NY Mercantile Exchange, NYC
July 12-Aug.4, 2005
"The Great Outdoors"
Gallery 402, NYC
June 20-July 1, 2005
"28th Annual Juried Exhibition for Non-Members"
(Winsor & Newton Material Award)
The Salmagundi Club, NYC
May 5-21, 2005
"Assemblage,Collage,Construction"
Gallery 402,NYC
April 6-23, 2005
"The Salon Show"
Gallery 402, NYC
November 29, 2004 to March 1, 2005
12 Artworks display at Japan Bank for International Cooperation, New York, NY
December 5, 2004
Postcards from the EDGE, Visual AIDS Benefit, Brent Sikkema Gallery, New York, NY
November 4-17, 2004
Junko Yamada Solo show,
The Nippon Club Gallery, New York, NY
November 16, 2003
Post card from EDGE, Visual AIDS Benefit
Galerie Lelong, New York, NY
June26-July15, 2003
Solo Show Junko Yamada
Sushiden Gallery, New York, NY
Dec.1 '02 - Feb. 23 '03
Solo Show Paper Chase
Wave Hill, Rive Dale, NY
July20-August8, 2001
Contemporary Collage Now, A National Juried show.
NEXUS Gallery, NY
Sep.18-Oct.6, 2000
Audubon Artists INC. 58th Annual Exhibition
The Salmagundi Club, NY
Aug. 23-Oct.1, 2000
Paper, Stone and Scissors, Part 1 Paper Works
Target Gallery (Torpedo Factory Art Center), Alexandria, VA
Feb. 3-27, 2000
3rd Annual Juried Show
Gallery West, LTD, Alexandria, VA
Oct. 14-23, 1999
1999 WPA/Corcoran Art Auction
Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C.
Sep.12-Oct.3, 1999
September All Media Show (Honorable mention)
The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
August 10-28,1999
The Third Annual National Jury Exhibition
Nexus Gallery, New York, NY
August 8-31, 1999
The American Landscape Show
The Art league Gallery, Alexandria, VA
July 7-Aug.7, 1999
Summer Group Show
Artistsí Museum, Washington, D.C.
June 17-July 16
37th Annual IMF Art Exhibition
Gallery of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
April 23-May 19,1999
National Jury Exhibition
Cinque Gallery, New York, NY
Feb.18-March 19,1999
4th Jury All Media works Exhibit
Eklektikos Gallery, Washington, D.C.
Jan.10-29, 1999
2nd Annual Jury invitation competition
Gallery West, Alexandria, VA
July 16- Aug.30, 1998
All Media Jury Show (Honorable Mention)
Eklektikos Gallery, Washington, D.C.
June 3-27,1998
My First American Show, a Solo Exhibition comprised of fifty
Original pieces, Artist Museum, Washington, D.C.
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