Veil Into The Air -Japanese Artistic Journey

An exhibition exploring the theme of "Veil" through Japanese crafts, touring two venues in New Zealand.

Focusing on the delicate and ephemeral nature of materials such as Japanese paper (washi), white porcelain, and incense, visitors can experience a quiet world of expression where visual and sensory perceptions intertwine as if dissolving into the air.

The concept of "Veil" symbolizes both concealment and revelation, boundaries and expansion. The works range from those with a lightness that seems to drift in space to others that engage the sense of touch. Through expressions woven with culture, memory, and personal experience, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective and beauty shaped by the techniques and sensibilities of Japanese artists.

Venue 1

Thistle Hall Wellington

DatesWed 29 Oct Sun 2 Nov, 2025

HoursWedSat 11:0019:30 (Closed 13:0014:00), Sun 10:0015:00 (No break) Address293 Cuba Street, Wellington, Aotearoa, NZ

*Opening Reception : Thu 30 Oct 17:30 19:30

Venue 2

Wonder JournalAuckland

DatesSat 8 Nov Sun 30 Nov, 2025 *Closed on Mondays

Hours11:0017:00 (TueSun)

Address8 Te Ara Tahuhu, Britomart, Auckland, NZ 1010

Participating Artists

JapanChiaki Morita (Washi Paper) Instagram: @morita_chiaki

Kimiko Suzuki (Porcelain) Instagram: @kimikosuzuki_

TOKYO KODO (Incense) Instagram: @ tokyokodo_jp

New ZealandMegumi Woolford (Wool) Instagram: @ wool.stones

[ Workshops & Events ]

Thistle Hall Wellington

Wed 29 Oct

Workshop Traditional Japanese Notebook Making

Time17:3019:30 Fee NZD 100 *Limited to 10 participants

WorkshopKintsugi (repairing broken ceramics)

Time 17:3019:30 Fee NZD 150 (includes tools)*Limited to 4 participants

Thu 30 Oct

Opening Reception 17:3019:30

Sat 1 Nov

Tea ceremony demonstrations by Wellington Omote-Senke Tea Ceremony Club Experience authentic tea ceremony demonstrations, each followed by the serving of matcha tea prepared with high-quality, ceremony-grade matcha from Japan and traditional sweets. Proudly supported by Wellington Sakai Association.

1st performance | 13:15, 2nd performance | 14:30 Fee | Free Instagram: @omotesenkenz

Sun 2 Nov

WorkshopTraditional Japanese Notebook Making

Time 10:0012:00 Fee NZD 100 *Limited to 10 participants

WorkshopKintsugi (repairing broken ceramics)

Time 10:0012:00 Fee NZD 100 *Experience only *Limited to 4 participants

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