The Way of Ink
A Meditative Sumi-e Painting Experience
ENJOY LEARNING AND CREATIVITY
A UNIQUE MOMENT WITH JAPANESE SUMI-E PAINTING
Sumi-e means "drawing with ink on paper" and originally comes from China. In this art form, one suggests rather than explains. It is an art of meditation and inner growth. The journey is more important than the destination.
Margot Tohkou 東虹 Olejniczak and the assistants from her Atelier Margot School conduct workshops in Switzerland, Germany, and Poland.
On Saturday, September 20, you will learn how to paint maple leaves and create your own artwork, which will be signed with a traditional Japanese stamp.
Join us for this unforgettable experience.
About the artist
Margot Tohkou 東虹 Olejniczak exhibits her work in Europe, the USA, and Japan. She has received numerous awards, including recognition from the Tokyo National Art Center and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
In 2021, she was awarded the Special Prize from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Master Tohun Kobayashi—one of the most prominent Japanese painters of the 20th century—gave her the artistic name Tohkou 東虹 ("Eastern Rainbow"). She has been teaching the art of sumi-e for 25 years.
Website m-olejniczak.ch
To access the workshop area, you will need to wear the wristband provided at the festival entrance. To make entry easier, we recommend purchasing your festival ticket online. For people with disabilities or reduced mobility, please contact us in advance via email at info@japanmatsuri.org so we can arrange stress-free access.