Gallery: Exhibition focus on Japan

South Western Times

Tue, 27 February 2018 9:27AM

The colour and culture of Japan was celebrated at Maker and Co. on February 17 for the opening of A Nod To Japan Exhibition, as part of Bunbury Fringe.

Japan’s Perth Consul General Tatsuo Hirayama attended the exhibition that showcased entries celebrating Bunbury’s sister city relationship with Setagaya.

Taiko Do WA drummers perform for the opening of the exhibition.

Mr Hirayama and his wife consul Atsushi Matsuo were judges in the competition and also awarded the Consulate General prizes as well.

The art competition winner was Terry Madwich for his charcoal drawing Family. Sue Collins was runner-up with Natalie Rykers in third place.

Consul General Tatsuo Hirayama congratulates Consulate General Prize winner Olivia Park for her work Friendship Fox.

Consulate General prizes were awarded to Tatiana Wright, Olivia Park and Megan Panizza.

Drummers from Taiko Do WA opened the exhibition with a dynamic performance.

More pictures from the event:

Consul General Tatsuo Hirayama congratulates runner-up Sue Collins for her work Waves of Friendship.

Consul General Tatsuo Hirayama congratulates Consulate General Prize winner Olivia Park for her work Friendship Fox.

Consul General Tatsuo Hirayama congratulates Consulate General Prize winner Tatiana Wright for her work Japanese Blossoms.

Ashleigh and Jessica Hodges, of Bunbury.

Felicity Farnell and Sandra Leibrock, both of Bunbury.

Simon Hemlsey and his wife Helen, of Bunbury, with his work.

Erin Massara and her work The Kitsune and the Gum Leaves.

Annabelle O'Keefe, 10, of Bunbury, and her work.

Ruth Magnus and her work Sister Cities.

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