AsiaAlive (Artist-in-Residence/Demonstrations)

AsiaAlive ArtistsReed is the founding artistic director of Shadow Theater company ShadowLight Productions. He was one of the first Westerners to train in the traditional Balinese shadow theater (wayang kulit) and one of the first to achieve the title of dalang (“shadow master”). He is also a trailblazer in contemporary shadow theater and this promises to be a captivating performance.

Reed is the founding artistic director of Shadow Theater company ShadowLight Productions. He was one of the first Westerners to train in the traditional Balinese shadow theater (wayang kulit) and one of the first to achieve the title of dalang (“shadow master”). He is also a trailblazer in contemporary shadow theater and this promises to be a captivating performance.

Likened to a string quartet in its compact complexity, Gender Wayang is one of the smallest forms of gamelan music (bronze and bamboo ensembles). Appropriate for both intimate gatherings and larger functions, this particular group accompanies shadow puppet theater (wayang kulit), which plays a central role in Balinese life.

Observe the time, love and labor that goes into the costumes and makeup required in one of the most important traditional Balinese dances, the condong (“divine nymph”). See examples of other Balinese ritual clothing and learn how to outfit yourself in a sarong and sash. Dancers will perform a segment of the majestic condong in their full regalia.

Observe the time, love and labor that goes into the costumes and makeup required in one of the most important traditional Balinese dances, the condong (“divine nymph”). See examples of other Balinese ritual clothing and learn how to outfit yourself in a sarong and sash. Dancers will perform a segment of the majestic condong in their full regalia.

This Balinese artist and performer presents the traditional a cappella performed at Bali-Hindu ceremonies.

Enjoy Kong Pay-yu's demonstration of bok choy paintings.

Creating opportunities for youth involvement at the Asian Art Museum, Art Speak engages young artists ages fourteen to eighteen who are interested in Asian art and culture.

Chantel Cong-Huyen, Art Speak Intern

Artist, Ming Ren, demonstrates how to create propaganda poster art.

Documents the creation of a Buddhist painting by the Buddhist nun artist, Seol Min, who has dedicated her life to keeping the tradition of Buddhist painting alive.

Tokuro Miyake of the Izumi school of Kyogen performs a lecture demo about Kyogen dance.

Izumi Junko gives a lecture demonstration about Japanese comic theater (Kyogen) at the Asian Art Museum. She is accompanied by her sister Tokuro Miyake.

Master Japanese bamboo artist Tanaka Kyokusho demonstrates arts of bamboo basketry at the Asian Art Museum, 12-4pm, Thursdays through Sundays, January 29 through February 8, 2009. This video is a short interview of the artist on NHK in Japan.