East to East

About

East to East is an exhibition of artists and makers based in east Anglia, who share their appreciation for the aesthetic and techniques originating in Chinese and Japanese art and craft.

East to East will accompany an exhibition of sculpture and paintings by Sean Scully at Houghton Hall – Smaller Than The Sky, also opening on 23 April and running into the autumn, until 29 October 2023. The exhibition will encompass Scully's outdoor sculptures displayed in the grounds and parkland. Also included will be a selection of recent paintings, works on paper, and a few key works from earlier in his career.

Artists and makers taking part explore how a natural colour palette, handcrafted techniques in glass and ceramics, and structured textiles like weaving have struck a chord in the east of England, finding favour with an audience looking for more sustainable, design principles. The contributing artists and makers trace the most recent stages of the long and winding path between eastern and western art and craft, to the present day. They encompass sculpture and handmade objects, as well as paintings on canvas, wooden panel, paper or fabric, ceramics – with expertise in Japanese and Chinese techniques like Raku, porcelain, decorative glaze and lacquer work, folded and cut paper and woodblock prints.

Please view houghtonhall.com to see opening times and to book a ticket to see Sean Scully - Smaller than the Sky