SUNDAY, June 15, 2025
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
SUMI Workshop at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre - with Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko)
Part of the series “Nikkei Art Excursions” offered by Slocan Lake Arts Council. Supported by the Village of New Denver and the Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre.
This SUMI workshop will take place at Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC)—a Japanese Historic Site in New Denver.
The program starts with a 45 min tour through the NIMC, after which Japanese Canadian artist Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko) guides you in an exploration of SUMI (ink) drawing, using brush and pen. SUMI is a simple, yet elegant art form handed down to Japan from China. Artists use a minimal amount of brush strokes to create subtle ink paintings that stimulate the imagination. This workshop with Tsuneko will take place inside the Centennial Hall on site, with the opportunity to go outside to draw as well.
Location: Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre, 306 Josephine St, New Denver.
Cost: $40-75 sliding scale for members | $50-75 sliding scale for non-members*
Included: All materials, your entry ticket for the Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre incl tour, some light snacks and cool water.
Participants: Open to all levels, 15 years and older. Mixed abilities are welcome. Max. 10 participants.
Bring: water and snacks
*Become a SLAC member / renew your membership here for only $10!
Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC), New Denver
Tsuneko Kokubo
About Tsuneko Kokubo
Tsuneko Kokubo (aka Koko) was born in Steveston BC in 1937 and raised in Japan. Returning to Canada in her late teens, she studied Fine Arts for four years at Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University), focusing on drawing and painting. She has worked extensively in theatre as a performer (physical theatre and dance) and costume designer and continues to do so. In 1990 she returned to being a full-time painter, working mainly in oils and acrylics. She has had numerous exhibitions (including her touring retrospective Of Light Itself), and has paintings in private collections in Canada, Europe, Japan, Mexico and the USA.
See more of Tsuneko's work: tsunekokokubo.ca
'Monochromatic Contemplation #6' (ink on paper 16” x 12”)
'Zen Mountain #1' (ink on paper 12” x 16”)
Other work by Tsuneko Kokubo: Selfie in the Garden - 40" x 60"
Other work by Tsuneko Kokubo: Watercress at Harris Ranch - 40" x 60"
