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Art & Creativity Month

アート＆クリエーティビティー月間

日本語

Welcome to the Human Arts Studio Art & Creativity Month. During the month of February 2026, the entire Human Arts Studio will be converted into an Art Gallery displaying the works of various artists living in Japan. We will be hosting artists to show their works, play music, screen films, do workshops and have wine talks... The walls and windows and ceilings in the Main Hall, Studio J, the Sunrise room and the Sunset Space will be covered with art and photographs. We also have 3 large screen TVs and 2 projectors to show films, photos and digital content.

 

The Human Arts Gallery will be open on the weekends from February 1st to March 8 from 1 PM to 7 PM and will have in-person and live streaming events. 

 

Stop on by to see the awesome Art created by Herman B, Ayame Izumi, Kou Nakajima, Cécile GEREY, Sandor Zenelak, ma2, イマトモヒロ, Liana Kitaichi, Tama Shizuku, Leon Jousan and aiaika19. 

January 24th

18:00-19:30


 January 31st

13:00-15:00


February 1st 

14:00-19:00


February 14th

16:30-19:00


February 15th

13:00-19:00 

Art Gallery Day - Come Enjoy the Art!


February 21st 

18:00-19:30


February 22nd

14:00-19:00

Crystal Bowls and Body Care - Healing Afternoon 


February 28th 

17:00-21:00

 "Middo" DJ Party


March 1st 

13:00-16:00

Japanese Literature in English Book Readings


March 7th

18:00-19:30

Wine Talk #6 with Yasuhide Takimoto March


March  8th

14:00-19:00 

Art & Creativity Month - Sayonara Show (Mandy Wang, Dr. J and the Elements)


HA Gallery Artists

From Geometry to Abstraction

Herman Bartelen

This exhibition brings together recent and earlier works by Herman Bartelen, highlighting the evolution of a sustained exploration of geometric and abstract art. Through drawings, photo collage, scrolls, assemblage, and mixed-media works, the exhibition reveals an ongoing dialogue between pattern, colour and material.

 

Herman Bartelen is a multimedia artist working with geometric abstraction, assemblage, abstract painting, collage, and photography. His work explores structure, repetition, and intuition through layered forms and materials. He has held over 35 exhibitions in Japan, Ontario (Canada), and Thailand. 

Cécile Gerey – Expressive Arts Facilitator & Cyanotype Artist

Cécile Gerey is a French expressive arts facilitator currently based in Japan.

Living between cultures, languages, and creative worlds has deeply shaped her approach.

 

Her work supports creativity as something we remember when we slow down :   unfolding through the body, sensation, and presence rather than technique or performance.

 

Her spaces are known for being calm, welcoming, and deeply human, inviting people of all backgrounds to relax, explore, and express themselves freely.

The cyanotype pieces on display were created specifically for the Human Arts Studio.

 

 

 

Each work links: 

  • a musical instrument 
  • a kanji character
  •  a particular emotional quality.

The pieces explore how sound and feeling resonate, how rhythm, intensity, vibration, and silence can be felt visually. The kanji acts as an anchor, giving form to an experience that is usually intangible.

All works are unique cyanotype prints.

 

Cyanotype is an early photographic process that depends on light, time, paper, and weather conditions. Because of this, no two prints can be repeated exactly. Variations in exposure, paper texture, and sunlight are part of the final image.

 

These pieces were made for this space and its musical function. They are intended to support listening, focus, and creative presence. 

Events

Sunday, February 1 - Art and Creativity Month - Opening Show : 1 PM - 7 PM

Sunday, February 1 - Art and Creativity Month - Opening Show : 1 PM - 7 PM
Everyone is invited to our opening show for Art and Creativity Month.
Join us in-person, or on YouTube, for Live Music Performances, Music Video Screenings and Artist talks.
Doors open at 1 PM and we will have an assortment of drinks and snacks but we do ask that you please bring some food and drink to add to the fun. 🙂
The show will start from 2:30 PM and we will have 3 sets with time between sets to check out the art, meet the artists and socialize.
Music 
Jeff McEntire will be warming up the in-person guests from 2:15 PM and the Live Stream will start from 2:30 PM.
Dr. J and the Elements will be performing Jeffrey's original songs, including his new Single Something To Believe. The Elements are Herman Bartelen (Drums) and David Johannaber (Bass). 
HermanB & the Annubhava Orchestra will be releasing their new CD, where is my frank rogue?, on February 1. The album features six original songs co-written with Michael Fogarty and continues Herman Bartelen’s exploration of sound, groove and poetry. The CD release event will include live vocal performances, with the album available at the event and on all major streaming platforms.
Black Seashell - Herman Bartelen and Steve Sherriff will be performing their original songs. 
Experimental Music Jam - This will be an audience participation jam. Everyone is invited to join in and add their bits to the music. 
Artist Talks 
Herman Bartelen, Ayame IIZUMI and Cécile Gerey will be talking about their art. 

 

January 24th 1 PM-3PM Warm Up Workshop

Neurographic Art — Unlock Your Creativity is a 2‑hour hands-on drawing experience focused on creativity, flow, and the joy of making art without pressure

- up to 10 in-person students can attend (RSVP required) and others can join the YouTube Live Stream. Guided by Cécile Gerey

Wine Talks

Wine Talk #4 (Long In Japan) with our featured artist Herman Bartelen - Saturday, January 31st @ 6 PM

Wine Talk #5 (Long In Japan) with Deborah Grow - Saturday, February 21st @ 6 PM

Wine Talk #6 with Yasuhide Takimoto - Saturday, March 7th @ 6 PM


Event Calendar