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More Trunk Show artwork.....

Here are a few examples of some of the artwork you will find at the Japan House Designer Trunk Show 2: Simple Elegance.  Exhibiting artists include Lisa Alan, Laurel Campbell, Mindy Gardner, Melissa Huff, Kyoko Ibe, Laurie Jacobi, Masako Onodera and Jo Yoshimura.  Things may go quickly....call in advance for a reservation and  your admission will only be $10 instead of $12 at the door!

Champaign artist Lisa Alan creates felted wool clothing and accessories:

Champaign artist Laurel Campbell creates gemstone and glass bead jewelry and felted accessories:

Champaign artist Melissa Huff is known for her one of a kind sculptural jewelry, based on botanical forms and made of enamel, electroformed copper and fine silver.

Japanese artist Kyoko Ibe will be the subject of an exhibition at Krannert Art Museum next fall but you will have the chance to purchase some of her artwork at the trunk show.  She will have washi art, lighting and jewelry available.

Minneapolis artist Laurie  Jacobi creates garments made from 100% wool fabric she has designed herself.  The designs are inspired by Scandinavian legends about nature.

Urbana artist Masako Onodera  works with both metal and glass in creating her jewelry and sculptural items.

Japanese artist Jo Yoshimura creates beautiful one of a kind weavings.

Such a busy semester....and now a Trunk Show

It has been such a busy semester here at Japan House that we have neglected keeping this blog up to date!  I will start with letting you know about an exciting event coming up soon.  Japan House Designer Trunk Show 2: Simple Elegance will take place on Saturday November 10, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Local, national and international artists will offer wearable art, ranging from jewelry to textiles to washi (Japanese paper) art for sale. The artists have agreed to generously donate a portion of their sales to Japan House.  The event will take place in the homes of two Japan House supporters, at 2404 and 2428 Prairie Ridge Place in Champaign.  Admission to both homes is $12 at the door or $10 if paid in advance.

Funds raised by this event will support the continuing programs of Japan House----so it's a wonderful way to support the things we do here AND have a chance to meet artists and buy some wonderful works of art! Kimonos will also be available for sale.  Please contact Japan House for more information, or to make a reservation, at 217-244-9934.

In addition to the items for sale there will be a silent auction.  Local artist Mindy Garder has created--and generously donated---a beautiful work of art specifically for this event and it will be available by silent auction.  The beautiful steel artwork of gingko leaves is accompanied by the framed original drawing Mindy did.  Bidding started at $500---you can stop by Japan House to see the work (call to check times) or call to place a bid.  The final bids for this stunning work of art will be on the day of the trunk show---results will be announced at 2:00 p.m.

We hope you join us---it will be a very special day....