Kawaii: Crafting the Japanese Culture of Cute

This exhibition supported by the Japan Foundation explores the many levels of meanings of the word ‘kawaii’. Exploring this notion are a number of Japanese artists using the traditional crafts of Japan, including textiles, urushi (lacquer), ceramics, glass, Ohigashi (sculpting soft bean paste), washi (handmade paper). Combining the seemingly opposing elements of these crafts and popular culture, this exhibition will look at the cultural impact of contemporary crafts.