16 March 2024
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Matrilineal's third workshop, under Sumanatsya Voharn's guidance, explores Mini-Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese method of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold or silver powder.
Saturday, March 16th, 2024| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM| At 100 Tonson Foundation
Matrilineal's 4th public program:
Conducted by Kintsugi artist Sumanatsya Voharn, this workshop serves as an introduction to the philosophy of Kintsugi in the effort to treat fractures and repairs as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. In tune with the overall framework of the exhibition, which focuses on remembering and beholding the past, the Japanese tradition of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage proposes to recompose one own’s memories through the small gesture of mending and caring thus giving continuity to rupture.
During the session, attendees will gain insight into the history, materials, and traditional techniques behind Kintsugi. Sumanatsya Voharn will lead a live demonstration of the Kintsugi process, guiding participants step by step to create their own pieces through basic Kintsugi techniques. At the end of the session the participants will be able to bring home their creations as a memento of this Kintsugi workshop.
The participants are welcome to bring their own broken chinaware that hold sentimental or heirloom value for consultation and repair experimentation. Alternatively, broken handcrafted potteries will be provided for the workshop by InClay Studio and Slow Hands Studio in Chaing Mai. Other necessary materials will be provided by the artist Sumanatsya Voharn. Please note that the entire Kintsugi process typically takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete.
- Admission: Free
- Limited to 12 participants
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About Sumanatsya Voharn
Sumanatsya Voharn is a product designer and associate professor in the Design Division of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chiang Mai University. She has a strong interest in local handicrafts in contemporary context, as well as the value of leftover materials and scraps. She recognizes that design has a significant impact on both production and consumption behavior. While producing something, we may unknowingly be causing harm to other things. Sumanatsya consistently collaborates with numerous local craftsmen around northern Thailand. She completed her Ph.D. in design arts at Silpakorn University in 2015.
In 2013, Sumanatsya decided to focus on Asian Lacquerware by participating in the Asian Lacquer Craft Exchange Program, which emphasizes in-depth research and development of lacquerware in Southeast Asia. Sumanatsya was also invited to present her research, exhibit her design products, and conduct workshops in the USA, Europe, and various countries in Asia. She received funding from the Hitachi Foundation to study Japanese lacquer techniques, specifically 'Kanshitsu' and 'Kintsugi,' under Professor Sakurako Matsushima at Utsunomiya University, Japan Subsequently, in 2017, Sumanatsya established her "Rakker" Kintsugi Studio in Chiang Mai.
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