Hiro Tashima CLAY October 6, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. “Originally born in Hiroshima, Japan, Hiro Tashima has made a name for himself in both the world of dirt-bike racing and art, thanks to his commitment to pushing the limit and not being afraid to fail. His sculptures are often humorous self-reflections that tie together multiple cultures, showing how art can truly speak through any barrier. Join us as we sit down with Hiro to learn about his work with David Bowie, his Hiroshima 75th Anniversary pieces and how he has adapted his teaching methods during the pandemic.”
Hiro is the Head of the Ceramic Dept. at Pima Community College West and a clay artist.
“AN OASIS OF TRANQUILITY: YUME JAPANESE GARDENS REOPENS FOR THE FALL SEASON TUCSON, ARIZONA – After our summer hiatus, Yume Japanese Gardens and Museum of Tucson is reopening on Friday, October 1, for a refreshing refuge for Tucsonans seeking harmony, hope and healing in cooler temperatures. The serene gardens at Yume delight the eye, nurture the spirit, and restore hearts frayed by day-to-day distress. They interpret and compress the natural world into beautiful and masterfully cultivated landscapes that heighten a visitor’s awareness of life’s deeper qualities and impart the feeling of walking through a tranquil vision. Safe, calm, and inspiring, Yume’s gardens are back for a much-needed sanctuary. Also this season, Yume will resume its innovative ‘Path to Emotional Healing Program’, based on numerous health studies showing that journaling and regular therapeutic walks in Japanese garden settings lower stress and anxiety and boost hope and emotional resilience. Facilitated by health professionals in Yume’s secure and tranquil environment, the program teaches enrollees to reflect on and interpret their personal stories in a transformative way that leads them from simply surviving life to thriving in it. The program runs all year. “
“Yume sets capacity limits to safeguard visitors and staff and observes Arizona Department of Health Services guidelines for COVID-19 management. Timed admission tickets purchased online are required for entry; physical distancing and facial coverings are also required, in all indoor and outdoor spaces. # # # Yume Japanese Gardens and Museum of Tucson (www.yumegardens.org) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, located at 2130 N. Alvernon Way. It features eight examples of classical Japanese landscape design, a replica traditional Japanese cottage, a museum of Japanese art and handicrafts, an art gallery, and gift shop. It also holds seasonal Japanese festivals and classes in Japanese popular arts.”
“We look forward to sharing the new season, new exhibition, new artists, and new the looks at the gallery/gardens.
The gallery will start its 2021-22 season on September 24th with the exhibition, Stage(s)(ing), featuring works by Aurore Chabot, Colleen Quigley, and Lynne Yamaguchi. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m.
Concentric by Lynne Yamaguchi
The exhibition has a dual objective of incorporating elements of ikebana representing varying states of life cycle into the contemporary functional pieces the artists have created, while also exploring the idea of staging and living with art in one’s personal environment.”
Yun Gee Park Gallery is located at 4226 E. 2nd St. (west of Columbus Ave.). Gallery hours are Tues. to Thurs. by appointment, Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
