Our (Orihon) Nobuo
April 21 : 2pm (live performance at 4pm) at Shintani Gallery
Nobuo Kubota, Nisei, Toronto
Nobuo Kubota is a dynamic artist whose innovative works often blur the boundaries between various art forms. Born in 1932 in Vancouver, Canada, Kubota has made significant contributions to the art world, particularly in the realms of performance art and sound installations.
Guests were invited to contribute to a large orihon. The intent of the orihon was to collect our thoughts and wishes in words and images. It formed the backdrop for his performance and after was presented to Nobuo.
unTwisted Perspectives:
A Japanese Canadian Artist Showcase
Through a creative lens, unTwisted Perspectives sheds light on the artistic expressions of 4 Japanese Canadian artists. These artists, of different generations, live and work across Canada, adding to the diversity of experiences that form their viewpoints on Canadian and Japanese Cultures. Join us at Shintani Gallery, as we examine different perspectives and creative outlets, and celebrate these talented artists.
- Hitoshi Sugiyama, Shin-Ijusha (Edmonton)
- Nobuo Kubota, Nisei (Toronto) – April 21
- Emmie Tsumura, Sansei (Toronto) – June
- Miya Kimiye Turnbull, Sansei/Yonsei (Halifax) – October
unTwisted Perspectives will conclude with a group show in November 2024.
Shintani Gallery is grateful to receive funding for this project from the Community Projects stream of the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society Community Fund.