Have you ever been surprised to find joy when surrounded by nature? Art can have the same effect. This is the hope of our featured artist this month, Chizuko Tikechi. Join us for the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, August 1st where you will be able to meet her while you sip on a fine Japanese Sencha green tea or a cool Matcha blend.
About Our Artist
Chizuko came to Omaha from our sister city Shizuoka in 1984. In 1992, she became a citizen of the United States and has been residing in Omaha since then. For over 25 years, she has been active in local cultural and artistic activities. She has also spent time teaching Japanese culture and art in different schools and communities throughout Nebraska.
About Her Work
Chizuko specializes in a wide variety of art mediums, a few of which will be featured at our downtown location. She does work with black and white ink wash painting and calligraphy. This type of art is called Sumi-e and uses calligraphy brushes to bring out images on rice paper. She has been studying this type of art since childhood and later studied under art masters in Japan. With her attention to detail and appreciation for simple artistic expression, Chizuko also creates artwork using a technique called Sashiko. This is a Japanese folk embroidery and quilting technique that uses a simple running stitch to create intricate patterned background. Some of her other talents include graphic design and Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging.
Whether you are familiar with Japanese forms of artwork or enjoy learning new things, join us on August 1st to meet this incredible artist in person and learn more. Her hope is that her work will linger and echo in our minds with ease. Mark your calendars. See you there!
