Japanese Stroll Garden
Frank Kara's
100+One Teapots
Exhibition:
Saturday-Sunday,
October 4-5, 11am-5pm
Frank Kara is a ceramic artist known for his minimalist forms and mastery of woodfiring and Raku firings and the creator of the ceremonial bell at the entrance to the Hammond's Japanese Stroll Garden. These hand-thrown and hand-built teapots reflect his signature approach: elemental, intentional, and quietly powerful. Each piece is unique with attention to detail and lasting beauty over time. A one-of-a-kind piece from a maker whose work invites reflection and ritual. Come see this installation of highlights from his current 100 + 1 Teapot project in a very special setting.....the Hammond's Japanese Stroll Garden. Hear Frank talk about this endeavor on Saturday, October 4 at 7pm as part of the Moonviewing celebration.
Accompanying Program:
Join us for this special tradition celebrating the East Asian Autumn Moon Festival, begun by Natalie Hays Hammond in 1966. Enjoy a Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstration, the special installation of Frank Kara's 100+One Teapots, and a concert of traditional Japanese music, as well as our garden in the soft twilight.
5:30pm – Museum and garden open to the public
6pm – Japanese Tea Ceremony demonstration, led by Omotesenke Tea Professor Yasuko Hara and the tea friends of Shoin-Kai Tea Group, honoring the beauty of the autumn sunset over the Japanese Stroll Garden.
7pm – Ceramic artist Frank Kara talks about his current project 100 + 1 Teapots
8pm - Masayo Ishigure and Miyabe Koto Shamisen Ensemble perform traditional koto and shamisen music in our Japanese Stroll Garden (weather permitting)
Cultural displays and Asian refreshments available.
Bring your own picnic basket with food and snacks!
PROUD TO BE SUPPORTED BY
ARTSWESTCHESTER
WESTCHESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT