[Event] Yoshiaki Kuribara: "Let's Create a Model of My Chiba City Theme Park!" at AEON MALL Makuhari New City (Scheduled for Jan. 19)

Artist Yoshiaki Kuribara will be holding a workshop series at AEON MALL Makuhari New City.

Let's gather everyone's exciting ideas about Chiba City and create an attractive theme park model!

This workshop invites participants to create a theme park model together, expressing their favorite places in Chiba City, beloved characters, and hidden gems using various parts and materials. What kind of theme park will be born from the collective imagination of children and adults alike?

As part of the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 pre-events, this workshop series, mainly held at after-school programs within the city, is coming to a shopping mall!  This time, in response to the open venue with many people coming and going, instead of creating individual models, we will hold a workshop where everyone works together to complete one collaborative piece. No advance registration or participation fee is required, so please feel free to join us.

*The completed model will be exhibited at the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 venue around autumn 2025, along with the works of the instructor, Yoshiaki Kuribara.

Overview

◾️Venue
AEON MALL Makuhari New City, Ekimae Mall, Ekimae Court 1F

◾️Date and Time
Sunday, January 19, 2025, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

◾️Eligibility
Elementary school students and above

◾️Participation Fee
Free

◾️How to Participate
No advance registration required! On-site registration on the day of the event

◾️Special Cooperation
AEON MALL Makuhari New City (AEON MALL Co., Ltd.)

◾️Notes
Participants will be rotated throughout the day (maximum simultaneous participation: 20 people)

Artist Profile

Yoshiaki Kuribara）
An artist born in 1980 in Gunma. Kuribara believes that artists should embody freedom and does not confine himself to a specific style of expression. He engages in a wide range of artistic activities, including sculpture, painting, installation, video, performance, film, and workshops, utilizing various methods of expression.

Regarding Photography and Videography

We will be taking photos and videos on the day of the event for publicity and documentation purposes. In addition, there may be coverage and filming by the press. The photos and videos taken may be posted on the Chiba International Arts Festival website, social media, pamphlets, and other publicity materials, as well as in television, magazines, and other media. Thank you for your understanding.