Tomoko Oka | The Crane and the Kookaburra  

Japanese artist and Central Coast resident Tomoko Oka tells a story with this series of Sumi-e (Japanese ink art) paintings. The collection is an accessible, light-hearted exploration of the frustrations and joys of experiencing another culture - in this case, the Australian kookaburra experiencing Japanese culture, and a crane fascinated by Australia. We are invited to reflect on our own interaction with other cultures, and how meeting people from other nations can open our eyes to the interest and beauty we can find in what is foreign to us.

Opening event: 6pm 5 December 2024. RSVP at www.trybooking.com/CLCUF

Image: Tomoko Oka, Greeted enormously, magnificently

The Gallery is closed on 6th, 25th and 26th December 2024, and on 1st January 2025.