Where Ink Becomes Emotion
Shodo, Japanese Cultural Experience
Up Coming Exhibition
You are warmly invited to
KOTODAMA 言霊 by Asobu あそぶ
an art exhibition by Matt Miwa, Yukari Snyder, and Machiko Townson
Dates: Monday, October 19 – Monday, November 2
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Scrim’s Florist, 262 Elgin St., Ottawa
Scrim’s Florist
We are delighted to share our collaborative work with you through this exhibition and look forward to welcoming you.
This exhibition is made possible with the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council.
Matt Miwa
Yukari Snyder
Machiko Townson
Creative Services
I will write your name or your child’s name in Japanese. Made with high-quality Japanese paper brought from Japan. A truly unique gift.
Live Japanese calligraphy Performance
A unique cultural experience your gests will never forget.
photo credit: Melanie Mathieu
Asobu あそぶ” is an art collective formed by three members: Matt, a fourth-generation Japanese Canadian, and Yukari and Machiko, who are both recent immigrants from Japan. We held our first art show in August 2025, and we are now working energetically towards our second show in November 2026.
photo credit: corgimarkphotography
Shodo Lesson
Learn Japanese calligraphy and enjoy a peaceful, creative cultural experience.
First trial session $40/90mins
Group workshops are available upon request.
A Brush, A Heartbeat
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