Rock, Paper, Scissors by Cindy Mochizuki

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Cindy Mochizuki, "Rock, Paper, Scissors," 2016

mixed media

Rock, Paper, Scissors is a multi-media installation comprised of radio drama, video/animation, and sculpture. Upon entering the hauntingly, mysterious space of K’s restaurant – one is led through an immersive time-travel to sites off the shores of Yonago, Japan to the islands of British Columbia. Spanning the 1900s – 2100, this 60 minute installation invites audiences to experience an immersive trilogy of short stories. Each short story bridges a connection between Canada and Japan by way of early Japanese migration and the natural resources of coal, lumber, and iron.

In 2017, as we enter Canada’s 150^th year, and the 75^th anniversary of the internment of Japanese Canadians, this exhibit imagines the complexity of history through a transpacific, speculative fiction.

Public programs

Opening reception

Saturday, February 4, 2017. 12-3pm. Admission free.

Limited edition of 50 exhibit lunches available. Pre-order recommended. $10.

http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/rps-lunch-order/

Artist Talk

Saturday, February 18, 2017. 2pm. Admission free.

Kitsilano Walking Tour

Saturday, March 4, 10am, 2017. Stories of Tottori immigrants. Reservation intern@nikkeiplace.org | 604.777.7000 ext.113. $10/8 members + tax.

Conversation with Cindy Mochizuki and Curator Makiko Hara

Saturday, April 1, 2pm, 2017. Admission free.

Sunday Family Corner

12-4pm. Admission free.

Free drop-in program for families, inspired by gallery exhibits and seasonal Japanese events. We provide Japanese traditional toys to play with as well as teach origami. Every month we introduce a special craft to create in relation to the gallery exhibits.

• Sunday, February 26. Print making presented by WePress. Suitable for all ages. more info
• Sunday, March 26. Play with clay.
• Sunday, April 23. Giant making workshop. more info