Vu Kim Thu

Using Vietnamese zhou paper and Japanese washi paper from Yame City, the artist made the installation Dreaming With Water, which was displayed in the large hall of Ryuguji Temple as part of the Hakata Old Town Marugoto Festival of October.

September 29 – ‘Lantern Making Workshop: A Collaboration Between Hakata-ya heritage house and Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence Program’
After learning about Vu Kim Thu’s techniques, participants made paper lanterns using handmade Vietnamese and Japanese paper. The works were displayed at historic house Hakata Machiya Furusato-kan throughout the Hakata Old Town Marugoto Festival period.
Participants: 12 general admissions
Venue: Hakata Machiya Furusato-kan

October 5 – ‘Beneath the Clouds: Creating Imaginary Animals’
Participants pasted Vietnamese paper onto clouds shaped from three wire prongs, then drew imaginary creatures onto the cloud-objects. The final works were displayed in the Lounge M8 area throughout the Hakata Old Town Festival.
Participants: 119 Year 3 students from Arita Elementary School
Venue: Artists’ Gallery

September 15– ‘Resident Curator Talk: Background and Planned Activities’
The artist introduced her work to date, and discussed her plans for the Fukuoka residency artwork.
Participants: 46 general admissions
Venue: Art Café

October 20 – Hakata Riverain Lantern Festival
Venue: Hakata Riverain Festa Plaza