An Exhibition of Japanese Canadian Legacies, Community Fund Arts Recipients
Shifting Skies, Changing Forms evocatively represents how the artists in the exhibition examine very personal and family histories and the translation of these experiences through generations. They explore history, identity, transformation, and reconstruction, not only of historical materials but also of our understanding of how this difficult and complex past has influenced identity, sense of self, and artistic expression.
Their work honours our elders past and present as we strive to remember our heritage and develop a strong Japanese Canadian identity. The exhibit has evolved into an incredible multi-disciplinary celebration of film, dance, and fashion in Kobayashi Hall for our opening and an exceptional exhibit featuring both sculpture and wall art in the gallery.
Artists:
Emiko Tatebe Berman
Gail Burgin
Suzanne Ruth Liska
Barbara “Miiko” Nishimura-Gravlin
Paula Tamiko Potts
Stephanie Akiko Takagi
Roddy Isao Tasaka
The Kimono Remake Project
We look forward to seeing you at the performance and gallery exhibit “Shifting Skies, Changing Forms” at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
The official opening will include a pre-reception special screening and premiere of Tamiko Potts' film, “When the Blossoms Fade” and presentations by our performance-based artists in Kobayashi Hall. The opening will then move to the gallery to view the rest of the exhibition and for the reception.
Schedule of reception events for July 9, 2025
6:30 p.m. in Kobayashi Hall
- Premiere screening of the documentary “When The Blossoms Fade” - Paula Tamiko Potts, Producer & Director
- Artist Presentation and Performances
- Gallery Exhibition and Reception
The exhibition is on view from July 9 to September 5, 2025. See here for more information: https://jccc.on.ca/event/2025/07/opening-reception-shifting-skies-changing-forms
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