Utsuwa: Japanese objects for everyday use
A piece must be practical enough to be used every day. It must be crafted at its place of origin, using traditional techniques and materials. And it must be handmade.
It gives me much joy to announce that together with my sister Tiffany Johnson we have created a book called 'Utsuwa - Japanese objects for everyday use'. Utsuwa is a love letter to the makers and sellers, and to all those who share the Japanese reverence for tradition and beauty.
Japanese craft has long been revered for its quality and beauty, and skilled craftwork remains an important part of Japanese life. 'Utsuwa', meaning 'for everyday use', embodies the ethos of handmaking in Japan, where handcrafted wares must be as practical as they are beautiful.
This book takes us behind the scenes into the private studios of some of Japan's most exciting artisans to reveal stories of material, method, place and culture. It guides us through quiet galleries and colourful marketplaces, where the provenance of a piece is central to its story.
What's On at Paper Boat Press
THIS AIN'T NO LADIES BOOT STORE - Bonnie Hislop
You are invited to an exhibition of ceramics by Bonnie Hislop.
friday 1st–saturday 16th april 2022.
Opening drinks with the artist 6–8pm friday 1st april 2022.
Bonnie Hislop is a Meanjin, Brisbane based ceramicist specialising in hand building and ceramic illustration. Grounded in technical skill, her practice has evolved from creating illustrative functional ware to large scale sculptural vessels. Working from her studio in Yeerongpilly, Bonnie meticulously hand crafts her forms through an involved and often uncertain process that comes with working with clay. She unites bright colours and satirical concepts to engage her audience in a dialogue with the physical world around them.
On saturday 2nd april from 10.30-11.30am, bonnie will be in the gallery
for an artist talk and Q&A about the work created for this exhibition.
paper boat press cares about the wellbeing of our community. Covid safe practices will be adhered to in accordance with Queensland Health guidelines.
MOTHER'S DAY WORKSHOPS
To celebrate Mother's Day we thought we’d host a full day of fabulous workshops in the Crescent Room for you and your mum, or you and your child, or just you!
7th May 2022
Cost: $120 per person
During the workshop you will work towards painting and creating 2 pairs of earrings and 2 brooches. There are a lot of lovely shapes and a rainbow of colours to choose from! Ceramicist, Kylie Johnson will expertly guide each group through the workshop and provide you with instructions, tip and tricks along the way. All tools and materials are provided as part of the workshop.
Location: the crescent room, paper boat press gallery, 60 Ashgrove Crescent, Ashgrove.
paper boat press cares about the wellbeing of our community. Covid safe practices will be adhered to in accordance with Queensland Health guidelines.
The Crescent Room
Nestled between paper boat press gallery & studio, you will find the crescent room. A space for workshops, gatherings, training days & hire. For community and the handmade.
