Divya Marie Kato - When In Doubt, Draw - Getting The World Drawing

“Art is one of the most brilliant tools for making sense of the world and our place in it…

Art is the way human life expresses itself and it’s always been that way. It’s still trying to do the same job that the artists of the Lascaux caves were.”

– Sir Antony Gormley RA, Art For Hope

Summer Art, Tokyo Exhibit, Classes & Events

Summer art events and classes, exhibiting work in July at UEMATSU ウエマツ Tokyo , marking World Refugee Day with an Art For Hope workshop, a birthday ‘selfie’, online drawing courses to try wherever you are this summer and BIG DRAW 2019 news!

Dragon power to you and yours for the second half of 2019!

Love,
Divya x

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**1-31 July 2019 Exhibit Tokyo, UEMATSU, Shibuya**

Excited and grateful for the opportunity to share work that I came to Japan to learn, in my favourite art shop in Tokyo!

1-31 July 2019 Tokyo Art Exhibit, UEMATSU Shibuya

SHUHARI 守破離

In front of Shibuya station, next to HIKARIE

ウエマツ UEMATSU 1-31 July 2019

Exhibition Details & Address: Link to ウエマツUEMATSU here (right outside Shibuya station,1 min walk)

Address: 2-Chome 20-8, Shibuya, Tokyo | Phone: 03-3400-5556

Open: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (closed Sunday) throughout the month of July.

Dragon Paintings: View Here

Portfolio: View Here

**1-31 July 2019, UEMATSU Shibuya, Tokyo**

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Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival 2019

The world’s largest drawing festival comes back to Japan in TWO locations for 2019! Kyoto September 22nd 2019 & Tokyo October 27th 2019

The Big Draw Kyoto 2019 September 22nd 2019

The Big Draw Tokyo 2019 October 27th 2019

Event Details Here

The Big Draw is the world’s largest drawing festival and we brought it to Japan for the first time in 2017 in the beautiful Toriizaka Art Gallery. In 2018, we collaborated on an award winning event (more on this soon!) with artist Hilary Baker and Ruskin Land in the U.K. for a bilateral, cross-cultural event spanning countries, cultures and time zones!

You’ll not want to miss what we have planned for 2019!

* Mark Your Diaries & Register Now *

Last year, our event was fully booked! To register, please email: info@divyamariekato.com with your name and number of people. Fee: ¥1000.

The Big Draw Japan (Tokyo & Kyoto) 2019 Details Here

See What We Got Up To Last Year Here!

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Birthday Portrait 2019

Happy to be here for another year and very grateful for the wonderful humans in my life – thank you and much love from Japan!

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New Commission

**BATON, Process, 90 x 73, Sumi & Mixed Media, Washi On Board, Private Collection, July 2019, Divya Marie Kato ©**

Commissioned Art | Dragon Paintings | Portfolio

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Drawing Classes

In Person & Online: Details Here

Away For The Holidays?

Enjoy the drawing exercises in my free mini course in my online drawing school:

Divya’s Online Drawing School | Check It Out Here

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World Refugee Week 2019: Take The Quiz!

Famous or not, refugees bring much more than their belongings with them to their new countries.

World Refugee Week Quiz

Yes, I’m biased! These famous refugees are from the art world, but how many can you name?! (answers below)

Art For Hope Workshop June 21st 2019

The theme of the event was demonstrating how small steps can lead to big changes.

Making and selling snacks or selling second-hand shoes can be the difference between borrowing from your neighbour or having a future for your family; providing a simple baby kit with a health message can ensure a child grows up healthy despite the circumstances.

With dishes from recipes sent by beneficiaries in RIJ-funded projects, we discussed how important memories are.

By starting with one line, we began drawings that proved we can all express ourselves through art.

A big thank you to all who came to eat, drink, make art, make merry and help our friends at Refugees International Japan.
Details

**World Refugee Day Art For Hope Workshop 2019**

Answers

Explore the contributions of notable refugees on the World Refugee website (and get your answers!): https://refugeeweek.org.uk/resources/facts-figures-and-contributions/famous-refugees/

Friends in Tokyo, help out our friends at Refugees International Japan.

In just over four decades, Refugees International Japan has provided more than 9 million US dollars to over 700 projects in 50 countries, helping thousands of people rebuild their lives.

Here’s to celebrating 40 years of RIJ and putting the FUN into fundraising!

Art For Hope: A Project Exploring How Art Helps & Heals

“Even on occasion I’ve gone and sat down and done some drawings to cheer myself up…

I think a lot of people should draw… it’s another language in a way…

I think if you draw you find out things that perhaps you didn’t know…

There’ll be something in there that you saw… you will have taken something away”

– Quentin Blake, Big Draw Patron

Get Inspired With More Stories Here

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Divya Marie Kato, Artist & Educator, CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo

Divya Marie Kato, Artist & CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo

Artist & Educator, CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo, Creator, When In Doubt, Draw, Founder, The Big Draw Japan. Paris-born, Tokyo-based, British Indian artist and educator working in Japan since 2005.

Private and public collections, including ANA InterContinental Tokyo, featured in ELLE, The Indian Express, the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Metropolis and collaborations with international organisations, local communities and schools. (Portfolio here)

Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, Companion of The Guild of St. George and passionate advocate of drawing.

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Drawing For Work, Life & Play

Drawing Classes In Person, Atelier Kato Tokyo | INFO

The Big Draw Japan Drawing Festival | INFO

Divya’s Online Drawing School | INFO

Divya’s Portfolio | INFO

Services | INFO

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Dragons, Drummers & Drawing On Spring: Latest From Atelier Kato Tokyo

Refugees International Japan Gala 2019 — *Refugees International Gala 2019*

Refugees International Japan: Putting The Fun Into Fundraising!

Spring not only brought buds, blossoms and warmer days, but opportunities to collaborate with organisations doing great work here in Japan.

Our first was working with Refugees International Japan, for their annual fundraising gala, celebrating the achievements of refugees around the world and the 40th anniversary of RIJ:

“Supporting projects that provide opportunities for refugees to lead an independent normal life while staying near to home and their loved ones. We are investing in the future.”

Painting Commission: TRUST / 信頼 (しんらい SHINRAI)

2 Panel Diptych, March 2019. Private Collection ©

*TRUST / 信頼 /しんらい SHINRAI, 2 x 100 x 130 Panel Diptych, March 2019. Private Collection ©*

The commissioned painting sold during the live auction, but you can order prints

To order limited edition art prints of the piece, (20% Proceeds To RIJ Details Here) find out more about Refugees International Japan and the story behind the painting, click here

Information & To Order Limited Edition Art Prints Click Here

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Terra Cotta To Terra Taiko: Re-Discovering Sado Island, Japan

As part of the Jarman International Core 50, which carries out consulting trips across Japan, I recently got the chance to revisit the island of Sado.

It was my third trip; I’d been before to take part in the yearly Earth Celebration festival (friends in Japan, if you haven’t been, go, go, go!) with my taiko group, Waraku Daiko.

It was the best summer festival I’ve been to in Japan – 3 days of music, dancing, eating, drinking, island exploring and the main event: the world famous Kodo drummers!

However, this time, I experienced the island in a a different way

What Sets Sado Apart

A far cry from the blazing heat of summer, visiting in spring was quieter and allowed more breathing space. Which is how I can best describe our adventure; escorted by our fearless guide, Atsushi-san, we soaked in the island in long, deep breaths and noticed one thing above all:

The deliberate effort to leave nature to her own devices.

This was apparent everywhere we visited: from the ancient temple being reclaimed by the forest, with its deliciously decayed walls, to the outdoor Noh theatre, left open to the elements.

*Stay A While: Trails, Temples, Toki Birds & More*

You Can’t Hurry Sado

Or, at least, you shouldn’t. Try to stay a week or more if you can. Because once your feet touch the ground, you realise you’re in a paradise that’s jam packed with places to explore.

Forest and mountain trails, hidden temples, caves and sacred stone monuments, museums, Toki bird spotting, time by the sea (you can even take a ride in the island’s traditional, tub boat!) and not forgetting the delicious, fresh food and local breweries!

Ancient & Untouched

*Sketching Paradise: Jomon Pottery At Ogi Folk Museum*

Don’t Forget Your Sketchbook

With so much to fill heart and soul, you’ll want to spend time looking and learning. And everything feels untouched and close to nature. Even in the folklore museum (housing an incredible, hand built ship), unlike most sterilized exhibition spaces, things had been arranged in a way that made you feel at home.

Feel At Home

Everywhere we went we were greeted with a smile; from the people, from the trees and from the waves. Some of you will want to go to the festival – again, go, go, go! – it’s a bright introduction to a magical place.

However, Sado has far more secrets to share for those who linger longer and visit during quieter times. More information on Sado Island here

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Drawing On Spring: Classes & Workshops

Time To Get Out & About - Sprig Drawing Classes & Workshops — *Time To Get Out & About – Spring Drawing Classes & Workshops*

Drawing Classes & Workshops Information Click Here

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Commission Artwork

Commission Artwork | Email To Arrange A Consultation:

info@divyamariekato.com

Dragon Paintings Here | Full Portfolio Here

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Divya Marie Kato, Artist & Educator, CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo

Divya Marie Kato, Artist & CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo

Artist & Educator, CEO Atelier Kato Tokyo, Creator & Founder When In Doubt, Draw. Paris-born, Tokyo-based, British Indian artist and educator working in Japan since 2005.