Join artist Mari Hirata for a special artist talk at the Japanese House as she shares the ideas, research and creative process behind The House of Floating Flowers (Ukibana no ie)

Developed through an artist residency at the Japanese House, Hirata's site-responsive installation responds to the house's remarkable journey from Japan to Australia through architecture, memory, materiality and the symbolism of flowers. During this intimate conversation, Mari will discuss how the history of the house, its intricate craftsmanship, tropical gardens and layered cultural narratives informed the creation of new sculptural works, inviting audiences to consider how places become living archives of memory and exchange.

Following the talk, visitors are invited to explore the installation and experience the work through the artist's own perspective.

Commissioned by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts and artisan in partnership with The Japanese House Australia.

This is a free event.

Registration is essential as capacity is limited.

About The Artist

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