Date and Time: Thur. June 24, 2010; 6:30pm
Place: JICC Auditorium and Gallery

Bridging old and new, East and West, art and nature, Trio of Elements: A Collaboration in Wood, Clay and Silk features three artists whose work is deeply rooted in Japan with strong ties to the US. Using unprocessed natural materials as their primary sources of inspiration, they endeavor to preserve the essential character of the elements in their finished pieces. Curated by Janet L. McCall, Executive Director of the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, the exhibit will feature over 60 pieces, including furniture, sculpture, ceramics, tea ceremony utensils, and textiles. Come celebrate the opening of this dynamic new exhibit with an opening lecture by featured artists Tadao Arimoto, Willi Singleton, and Yoichi Namkajima. Please check the Upcoming Exhibit page for more details on the overall exhibit. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis. Open seats will be given to guests on standby at 6:40 pm. Reservations required. Only two (2) spaces can be reserved at a time. If you wish to reserve more spaces, please send additional email requests. Please send your name, affiliation, and the name of your guest to jiccrsvp@ws.mofa.go.jp