Midori Hirose 

(Portland, OR)

Furin Ceramic Bell Workshop with Midori Hirose

PROGRAM DETAILS

Capacity: 15 participants 

Age range: ages 12 and up / Children should be accompanied by a caregiver. Caregivers and parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children!

This workshop is one of a series of workshops and programs that are part of By My Own Hand, Part 3: THE ACHE by Allie Hankins and Hannah Krafcik.

DESCRIPTION

The Japanese ceramic bell-making workshop is an immersive experience that centers around creating Furin "wind bells," historically suspended from trees in Japan. This unique workshop encourages participants to delve into the world of Furin by offering artistic interpretations of these unique creations.

The essence of the workshop is to foster a deep connection between nature and humanity. Beyond the artistic aspect, it aims to foster community and dialogue among participants and serves as a platform for thought-provoking discussions about the Portland area's rich history, vibrant present, and shared future. Through shared experiences and creative expressions, participants forge meaningful connections with one another and the local community.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Midori Hirose (b. Hood River, OR) is a Japanese American interdisciplinary artist based in Portland, OR.

In Hirose’s work, physical objects and materials are interchangeable with community bonds, recognizing space as a necessary part of the generative process through collaborations, historical narrative, perception (physiological and psychological), and storytelling.

Her work has been shown nationally and internationally, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, and Disjecta Contemporary Art Center (now called Oregon Contemporary) for the Portland Biennial. Her work has been included in group exhibitions at The Lumber Room in Portland, OR; East/West Project, Berlin, Germany; Newberg Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland; and Fylkingen, Stockholm, Sweden.