Photosynthesis photographic art exhibit theme is to protect nature at Gallery Fukurou
Gallery Fukurou will re-open after temporarily closing due to the pandemic with an exhibit that celebrates nature. We are honored to host an exhibit by Yohaku Yorozuya from September 8 to October 1 – 11:00 am — 5:00 pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
The show entitled Photosynthesis raises awareness about how valuable protecting nature is to our existence. Yohaku’s art black and white photographs, mostly taken in Maine, captivate with wonder.
Photosynthesis is a biological process that converts light energy into chemical energy. Then it is stored in organic compounds and metabolized through cellular respiration to fuel the organism’s activities. Without the process nothing would be able to live.
Yohaku visits Rockland yearly. His lifetime passion for photography led him to become an emanate Japanese photographic fine artist who led the photographic department at Nihon University in Tokyo. He is renowned for his use of classic darkroom techniques, spending days perfecting his images.
Our second writing contest announcement in conjunction with an exhibit at Fukurou will be announced in 2025.
It will be with the fine art black and white photographs in Photosynthesis and color fine art photographs by Ramona Cornell du Houx in Photosynthesis II.
Please stay tuned for the announcement! We will welcome story submissions from Maine writers to go with the photographs.
Cherry Blossoms—A Photographic Art Exhibit by 18 Japanese Women
Gallery Fukurou is holding an exhibit with work from the Ajisai group of Japanese women photographers. The gallery is located at 20 Main Street in Rockland. The show runs from August 29 through September 7—open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm.
“We are honored and humbled to showcase the photographic art of these amazing women. Their empathy, sensitivity and creativity give us an opportunity to see the Japanese cherry blossoms though their insightful vision,” said Ramona du Houx, president of The Solon Center for Research and Publishing—the non-profit that owns Gallery Fukurou. “Cross-cultural exhibitions can deepen our understanding of the world and our home.”
The original one-of-a-find art pieces were taken as the women explored the world through the viewfinder of cameras. Walking with nature they became inspired by the freedom of creativity and able to express themselves openly. When the artists took these images, Japanese society was very restrictive for women, and in many situations still can be.
Ajisai is the name for the Hydrangea flower. The direct translation of ajisai is purple sun flower. The Hydndra flower has become a symbol of the endurance of Japanese women. Read more here.
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In May of 2021, the Solon Center for Research and Publishing announced its literary/art journal. Stories from authors published and unpublished will debut in INSIGHTS – Literary/Art Journal. We’ll host exhibits here, and have contests. Please go HERE to read more..
The Solon Center for Research and Publishing owns Gallery Fukurou, which means owl in Japanese as well as prosperity and health. The owl in Ancient Greece often is associated with Athena, the goddess of arts and wisdom. The gallery borders Owl’s Head, two doors down from Primo.
Fukurou represents Maine artists, and fosters cross-cultural connections with Japanese artists and others. We host exhibits, booksignings, have lectures, workshops and other events. Our books have themes of long-term intrinsic value and are published through our Solon Center publishing arm, Polar Bear & Company.
The Solon Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Maine Public Benefit Corporation that helps build community in Maine and beyond through educational, literary, scientific and artistic means, with publications, research, exhibits, events and other initiatives. We work to help the humanities flourish.
The Solon Center for Research and Publishing is also a platform where people from diverse disciplines can examine issues of cultural and environmental importance, while developing connections.
Democracy flourishes when creativity is allowed freedom of expression.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC ART BOOK
Soto’s Song: Travel with Soto on his mystical journey through an imagined reality, where he gains perspective and listens to the wisdom in the air, water, fire and earth. Embraced by nature he is able to find truth within himself in his song. With that reality Soto’s loneliness dissipates as he is able to live in the present, without worrying about the past or the future.
Color inside and out with 22 pages of photographic art. Ramona du Houx uses the camera with a painter’s eye. Her technique involves movement to create a sense of wonder through colors, textures, memories, and the seasons. The images are dreamlike, healing, Zen meditative, and thought-provoking. All the photographic art was created on nature walks.
“Sometimes, when people look at my work, they relax and find tranquility, as by taking time to be at peace in Nature. At other times, the images can refresh, excite, or energize. I hope to connect viewers with Nature’s magic by revealing her complex balance.” –Ramona du Houx
ISBN: 978-1882190-33-1
We will host a reception that accompanies an exhibit/book-signing. Stay tuned and stay hopeful for the future!
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