The ART OF WABI SABI “Embracing Imperfections”

Join cone9colab at the Belvidere Library (Gardner Branch) for a workshop and learn about the concept of Wabi-Sabi with artists Robert Diken, Simon Keller and John Marron.

Back by popular demand! Join cone9colab artists Robert Diken,
Simon Keller, and John Marron for an afternoon celebrating The
Art of Wabi-Sabi, sometimes described as the beauty that is
“imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.
”
Saturday, June 1, 1:00-4:00pm
Metuchen Public Library Community Room
Space is limited and registration is required. Use QR
Code or register at metuchenlibrary.org/calendar.
Wabi-Sabi Introduction
Sumi-e Ink Drawing workshop, led by John
Tea Ceremony, led by Simon
Three attendees will be selected randomly to
participate; others will observe and learn.
Assemblage Sculpture, led by Robert
Kin Hin / Walking Meditation, led by John
Open to adults, teens & families; children should be with an adult.

Join US! Free event at Flemington DIY. Cone9Colab partners Simon Keller, Robert Diken and John Marron will be in the house on March 23 from 10am to 5pmw with an exhibition of their 2D and 3D work and providing workshops and demo’s featuring Wabi-Sabi art making. Their work will also be on display the entire month of March. Cone9Colab partners will alsol be participating in the month long “lessISMore” program which includes the curator Simon Keller and other amazing artists each Saturday. See the flyer here for dates and times.

Wabi - Sabi is sometimes described as the beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” Its’ characteristics include asymmetry, roughness, simple beauty, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature. Simply, we want to help others to develop a Wabi-Sabi mindset, which is accepting things as they are, knowing that even imperfect things are perfect in their own way.

Opening reception and art exhibition of work from Robert Diken, John Marron and Simon Keller of cone9colab. Refreshments served.

Spend the afternoon with cone9colab, a collective of artists who embrace the philosophy of wabi-sabi, a traditional Japanese aesthetic that is sometimes described as the beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” Its characteristics include asymmetry, roughness, simple beauty, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and the appreciation of natural objects and the forces of nature. Immerse yourself in activities that will help you to develop a wabi-sabi mindset, including a tea ceremony, workshops in sumi-e ink drawing and assemblage sculpture, a clay dance, and a walking meditation.

1–1:30pm — Wabi-sabi Introduction: What is wabi-sabi? (Courtyard)
Wabi-sabi (詫寂), the aesthetic of the inevitable, is essentially a transcendent expression of change. Like the flow of the Hudson River, its motif is our own mortality and the cycle of life. In and of itself timeless matter and spirit, it cannot be forced, intentionally produced or intellectually captured, for it simply IS. We can experience it only when we are in a state of clear awareness in the present moment when we abandon the “us.” This is Mono No Aware モノの哀れ, the empathy of things.

1:30–2:15pm — Tea Ceremony with Simon Keller (Courtyard)
Yuu Zen Raku 悠然楽 (effortless, with ease of mind, spirit and body) is a contemporary tea ritual inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, Cha No Yu, 茶の湯: the way to prepare and share a bowl of superb green tea together.

2:15–3pm — Sumi-e Ink Drawing and Workshop with John Marron (Greene Education Center)
Sumi-e, “black ink” in Japanese, is made of burned vegetable oil, soot and animal gelatin, molded into sticks, blended with water to produce an ink paste. When applied with a horsehair brush or other tool, it results in ideograms, open circles, geometries, whooshes, organic splatters, spots, and other gestural slashes. Spontaneity is key as traditional notions of “art,” such as beauty, virtuosity, intention, and originality, go away.

2:15–3pm — Assemblage Sculpture with Robert Diken (Courtyard)
In this assemblage art demonstration, or “Hudson River Accumulations,” humble found objects are combined in new and surprising ways, and elevated into a “live” sculptural creation, encouraging you to question your relationship to the environment. Make your own assemblage about the ebb and flow of the Hudson River. All materials, sourced from the nearby riverbanks, will be provided.

3–3:45pm — Clay Dance with Simon Keller (Courtyard)
Clay Dance 泥の舞 (Doro No Mai) is improvisational by nature, a freestyle experimental performance by participants with the material, in motion and stillness. Every dance is an alternate, unique take on a dream: When matter and motion are completely in sync, the clay merges with us, and we experience deep time in the moment.

3:45–4:15pm — Kin Hin Walking Meditation with John Marron (Courtyard)
Walking meditation (kin hin) is a universally simple practice of breathing rhythmically, putting one foot in front of another, the whole body focused on one point of total silence and stillness in motion. Aware of ambient sound and those who have come before us, we are profoundly in the present moment, with no past, no future. To allow space and time and breath to expand and to articulate. To enjoy each step and fully feel one’s gravity and weight shift into grounded-ness, gratitude, balance, compassion and surrender to our own healing.

4:15pm — Bell Ringing, Gassho Bow, End of Program
A short ending ceremony with a simple bell ringing and bow of thanks and namaste to all who participated in the walk and events of the day.

Join cone9colab for another Wabi-Sabi Improv 2.0 event at Basecamp Gardens, 186 Maple Ave, Metuchen NJ on October 23, 2022 from 1pm to 5pm. Weather permitting as all activities are outdoors.

Our Wabi-Sabi activities will include a Tea Ceremony, Clay Dance, Ink Drawing, Walking Meditation and Kintsugi Demo. Plus we will also talk about Wabi-Sabi in everyday life.

For those interested in the Tea Ceremony there is a $10 fee purchased at the event, but otherwise all else is free to enjoy the days activities.

JOIN US! OPENING RECEPTION - ART SHOW AND WORKSHOP

WABI SABI TALK

WALKING MEDITATION

SUMI-E INK PAINTING

ROBERT DIKEN ~ SIMON KELLER ~ JOHN MARRON

The collective of cone9colab artists share in the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which is sometimes described as the beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” Its’ characteristics include asymmetry, roughness, simple beauty, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature. Simply, we want to help others to develop a Wabi-Sabi mindset, which is accepting things as they are, knowing that even imperfect things are perfect in their own way.

Our colab provides unique and customized programming intended to illuminate the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic through our collective art works and events, which include many interactive workshop elements for our guests to enjoy with us. Each workshop is customized for the occasion and the location.

cone9colab
http://cone9colab.com

Sponsors
http://www.westerhoffschoolofmusicandart.com/
http://metuchenartscouncil.com
http://kimikuratea.com/

JOIN US! OPENING RECEPTION - ART SHOW AND WORKSHOP

WABI-SABI TALK

TEA CEREMONY

ROBERT DIKEN ~ SIMON KELLER ~ JOHN MARRON

The collective of cone9colab artists share in the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which is sometimes described as the beauty that is “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” Its’ characteristics include asymmetry, roughness, simple beauty, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature. Simply, we want to help others to develop a Wabi-Sabi mindset, which is accepting things as they are, knowing that even imperfect things are perfect in their own way.

Our colab provides unique and customized programming intended to illuminate the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic through our collective art works and events, which include many interactive workshop elements for our guests to enjoy with us. Each workshop is customized for the occasion and the location.

cone9colab
http://cone9colab.com

Sponsors
http://www.westerhoffschoolofmusicandart.com/
http://metuchenartscouncil.com
http://kimikuratea.com/