Hinode

Utilising Canadian lumber and the Japanese woodworking methods Kumiko (interlocking lattice) and magewappa (woodbending), Hinode brings together the two heritages honoured at the Bunka Centre at Nikka Yuko Garden. The artist designed simplified organic forms which recall the sun, sugar beets, Canadian Rockies, fruit of fig and ascending spirit and filled them with intricate Japanese patterns traditionally printed on fabrics. This work recognizes those who demonstrated bravery and kindness when first transported to southern Alberta in 1942.