Auburn: Community & Event Center Gallery Saori Matsushita Contact: Allison Hyde, Arts Program Supervisor 253-931-3043 ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 11, 2024 The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Saori Matsushita at the Community Center Gallery, on view July 11 - August 30, 2024. "These works are based on my hypothesis that ceramics are artificial stones, aiming to imitate natural stones. Using the Neriage technique, I combined different ceramic materials with distinct properties, such as porcelain, stoneware, and glazes, to create these pieces. This is not an attempt to follow traditional Japanese ceramic styles but rather an endeavor to recreate the philosophy rooted in the relationship between Japanese nature and craftsmanship." -Saori Matsushita [A picture containing cup, indoor, drink Description automatically generated] Ceramic Vessels by Saori Matsushita Community Center Gallery 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 ____________________________________________________________________________ This art installation is coordinated through the City of Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Department and with the support of the Auburn Arts Commission. Questions? Contact Allison Hyde, Arts Coordinator at ahyde@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ahyde@auburnwa.gov> Information on City of Auburn cultural arts program can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/arts<http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts> or call 253-931-3043. Amanda Jenkinson | Arts Assistant Pronouns (she/they) In office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays City of Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation 253.804.5043, ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov<mailto:ajenkinson@auburnwa.gov> The information contained in this electronic communication is personal, privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) to which it has been addressed. If you read this communication and are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication, other than delivery to the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail. Thank you.