The Japanese artist, Junko O’Neill, presents a thought-provoking and comprehensive body of work with her first solo exhibition in London. Figurative and abstract paintings as well as 3D pieces are all inspired by the space/time concept of ‘Ma’, which is unique to Japanese culture. The concept considers space as fundamentally void: only space itself is deemed to be eternal and everything that fills the space is of a transient nature. O’Neill also sources ideas for her works from Japanese literature such as Haruki Murakami’s novels. She finds these novels and her work share the same sense of time passing within the space.
The exhibition is visually appealing, as well as educating and thought-provoking. The audience will be made aware of the unique Japanese concept of ‘Ma’ via the artworks. A series of public programme events is designed for a wide audience of different ages to get a better understanding of Junko’s work, generate an interest in Japanese culture and its fascinating concept “Ma”. The audience is invited to this journey by joining for the panel discussion, origami folding, calligraphy workshops and other events.
March 20, 2013 6.30 – 9.30 PM Private View
March 21, 2013 7- 9.30 PM Panel Discussion around the concept “Ma” and
music interlude by Robin Thompson from the Okeanos Ensemble
March 22, 2013 4.30 PM artist talk with Junko O’Neill
March 23, 2013 11.30 AM – 1 PM walk-in origami folding for families
2.30 – 4.00PM Introduction to Calligraphy, a workshop for adults, with Sachiko Mason March 24, 2013 2 PM artist talk with Junko O’Neill
For more information and details about the events visit: http://www.junkooneill.com/#!untitled/masterpage_16