Gallery and Video Premiere on Sunday, October 20, 2024
Recently I received an email from Carolyn Shimabukuro, a leading expert and student of the art work of the famous Japanese Christian artist Watanabe Sadao. She recently completed a video about Watanabe which will be premiering at the Japanese Baptist Church on October 20, 2024. I’ve copied her email below which includes all of the necessary information. It’s free….so please plan to attend this inspiring event!
Hello Pastor Tim,
Thank you for your response to my email. I trust that you and your ministry are well.
I completed a project that we have been working on for several years now. It is a mini documentary on the life, art and faith of Sadao Watanabe, Printmaker. I have personally been impacted by Watanabe’s Biblical prints and I felt compelled to tell his story through the eyes of his one student that he mentored – Mrs. Anne H.H. Pyle.
Dr. Ken and Anne live here locally in Medina Washington and have the largest personal collection of Watanabe art. The Pyle’s have been faithful stewards of Watanabe’s work. I have learned so much from them and I trust that the Watanabe story will live on through his art and us.
I want to invite you and the Japanese Congregational Church members and friends to a premier showing of the video and gallery of over 20 Watanabe prints. This will take place on October 20th with showings at 1:00 and 3:00 at the Japanese Baptist Church in Seattle.
Please see attached flyer with information below and please RSVP by Oct. 13th. See jbcseattle.org; click on the red “Watanabe” bar across the top of the front page.
Note: this is a family friendly event – with an art section for kids. Also, the video is bi-lingual: English with Japanese subtitles.
Carolyn Shimabukuro / All Seasons Counseling and Spiritual Direction
questions? Feel free to text or call at 425.417-7401
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