June 7: Talk by David Pepper on traditional uses of Washi paper atJapan Foundation

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Talk by David Pepper
Give Me that Old-Time Washi



Tuesday, June 7, 2011
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
Location: The Japan Foundation , Toronto
Address: 131 Bloor St. West , 2nd Floor of the Colonnade Building
Admission: Free
Reservation required: www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or (416) 966-1600 x104

Washi Over Time: an exhibition curated by David Pepper
at The Japan Foundation , Toronto 2008

Presented as part of Living with Washi: Japanese Paper Inspiring Daily Life, a series of events organized by The Japanese Paper Place in June 2011.
http://www.japanesepaperplace.com/goings-on/events.htm

David Pepper has been collecting and studying traditional Japanese artifacts since he bought an old samurai sword in 1958. An artist himself, he has a great interest in artists, craftsmen, and the materials they use. Washi, handmade paper native to Japan , has for many centuries been an extremely versatile material. Washi turns up in surprising places as the main or supporting medium for everything from the obvious books and paintings to swords and armour. David will give a slide presentation on the historical use of washi, and promises to bring a number of actual artifacts for display and discussion.