Japanese Ink Art - Kinyu Ink Studio Brisbane

22/03/2026

✨Congratulations Yumiko Sensei! 🎉✨Yesterday, we had the honour of watching Yumiko Sensei speak at the opening of Australia Taiwan: Art in Harmony — a beautiful celebration of cultural exchange as part of Harmony Week 2026.She shared the stories behind four of her works, each created on a different medium:🌸 Cherry blossom on silver leaf paper, Cherry blossom on gold leaf paper, Magnolia on copper leaf paper, Camellia on Japanese handmade paper.

Through her brushwork, Yumiko Sensei invites us to slow down, look closely, and find meaning in nature's quiet language.

We are so proud of Yumiko Sensei and grateful to World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc for creating this meaningful platform.

17/03/2026

This Saturday!!!

15/03/2026

This Saturday! 🎨 Free entry, live art, Taiwan x Australia — don't miss it!

🎨✨ 2026 Harmony Week Celebration – Australia x Taiwan: Art in Harmony ✨🎨

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and connection this Harmony Week!

🌏 Australia–Taiwan Art in Harmony
📅 Saturday, 21 March 2026
📍 Queensland Taiwan Centre
342 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Experience a day filled with inspiring art and cross-cultural exchange:

🕥 10:30 AM | Keynote Address
“When the Hammer Falls: The Art of Choosing in the Auction World”
🎤 Speaker: Yiu Wen-Mei (游文玫)
Chairperson, Tainan Art Museum
Secretary-General, Taiwan Art Gallery Association
Assistant Professor, National Taiwan Normal University

🕐 1:00 PM | Artist-Guided Tour
Meet and explore works with our talented exhibiting artists from Australia and Taiwan.

🕑 2:00 PM | Live Sketch Session ✏️
Watch creativity in action! (Booking essential – registration required)

🌈 Celebrate diversity.
🎭 Experience artistic dialogue across cultures.
🤝 Connect with community through art.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Bring your family and friends and be part of this special Harmony Week celebration. Let’s celebrate unity through art!

02/03/2026

We are honoured to share that our Yumiko Sensei has been invited to exhibit her work at the 2026 Harmony Week Celebration – Australia Taiwan: Art in Harmony. Thank you to World Arts & Multi-Culture Inc for creating this beautiful platform for cultural exchange.

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🎨✨ 2026 Harmony Week Celebration – Australia Taiwan: Art in Harmony ✨🎨

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and connection this Harmony Week!

🌏 Australia–Taiwan Art in Harmony Opening
📅 Saturday, 21 March 2026
📍 Queensland Taiwan Centre
342 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Experience a day filled with inspiring art and cross-cultural exchange:

🕥 10:30 AM | Keynote Address
“When the Hammer Falls: The Art of Choosing in the Auction World”
🎤 Speaker: Yiu Wen-Mei (游文玫)
Chairperson, Tainan Art Museum
Secretary-General, Taiwan Art Gallery Association
Assistant Professor, National Taiwan Normal University

🕐 1:00 PM | Artist-Guided Tour
Meet and explore works with our talented exhibiting artists from Australia and Taiwan.

🕑 2:00 PM | Live Sketch Session ✏️
Watch creativity in action! (Booking essential – registration required)

🌈 Celebrate diversity.
🎭 Experience artistic dialogue across cultures.
🤝 Connect with community through art.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
Bring your family and friends and be part of this special Harmony Week celebration. Let’s celebrate unity through art!

26/01/2026

🧧✨ Happy New Year of the Horse to everyone!
We welcomed the new year together with our Japanese Ink Art Brisbane family at China Sea Milton (海天酒家).
Thank you all for the laughter, creativity, and wonderful energy, here’s to a year filled with art, harmony, and inspiration. 🖌️🐎

18/01/2026

✨ Workshop Complete | Expressive Sumi-e Ink Painting ✨ What a beautiful and inspiring two days at the Brisbane Institute of Art. Our Expressive Sumi-e Ink Painting Workshop with Yumiko Kigoshi has now come to a close, with wonderful students completing the course and creating deeply personal, expressive works.
Under the guidance of Yumiko-sensei, participants explored traditional Sumi-e techniques alongside experimental and abstract approaches—embracing rhythm, emotion, spontaneity, and the quiet power of ink on handmade Washi paper. Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such forces, openness, and creativity to the studio.
📢 Interested in future workshops?
We will announce the next Sumi-e course as soon BIA confirms new dates, so be sure to keep an eye on our page for updates.

22/11/2025

🎨 Expressive Sumi-e Ink Painting Workshop With Yumiko Kigoshi 📅 Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 January | ⏰ 9:30am – 4:00pm | 2 days 📍 Brisbane Institute of Art
Discover the quiet elegance of Japanese Sumi-e and explore how it can become a deeply personal and expressive form of abstract art. In this immersive 2-day workshop, Yumiko Kigoshi will guide you through:

Traditional Sumi-e techniques
Experimental approaches for rhythm, emotion, and spontaneity
Working with handmade Washi papers and traditional gelatine sizing

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop will inspire you to embrace the fluidity and beauty of ink brushwork while expanding your creative expression.

💻 Learn more & register: Brisbane Institute of Art website https://www.brisart.org/courses/short-courses/painting-short-courses/sumi-e-ink-painting-abstract-calligraphy-detail

10/10/2025

🌸 Mini Exhibition: “Haru – Spring” by Kinyu Kigoshi
📍 Woolloongabba Art Gallery, 613 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
🗓️ Final Day: Tomorrow!
🕒 Meet the Artist: 3 PM – 6 PM

Step into the delicate world of Japanese ink art as Sensei Yumiko Kinyu Kigoshi showcases her latest works inspired by "Haru" (Spring) — capturing the fleeting beauty of nature through traditional Sumi-e techniques.

Held in the stunning heritage-listed Woolloongabba Art Gallery, this intimate exhibition invites you to explore the elegance, stillness, and emotion of each brushstroke.

✨ Join us for a special closing afternoon tomorrow from 3–6 PM to meet Sensei Yumiko in person and hear about her artistic journey.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has visited so far, and to those planning to come tomorrow — your support means the world to us and to Sensei Yumiko. 💖

Don’t miss this unique cultural experience!

10/10/2025

🖌️ Mental Health Through Art 🇯🇵
Sensei Yumiko Kinyu Kigoshi and assistant Tanwyn shared the calming beauty of Japanese ink painting (Sumi-e) with students at Sunnybank Hills State School for Mental Health Week.

The children were eager to learn traditional brush techniques and express themselves through art — a reminder of how creativity supports mental wellbeing. 🧠🖤

Thank you to all who made this special workshop possible!

07/10/2025

[Mini Exhibition by Yumiko KINYU Kigoshi – Announcement] We are delighted to announce that Sensei Yumiko KINYU Kigoshi, the founder of our Japanese Ink Art Kinyu Ink Studio Brisbane, is holding a mini solo exhibition titled “Haru – Spring” from September 30 to October 11.

The exhibition is being held at the Woolloongabba Art Gallery, located inside a heritage-listed building in Brisbane.

Mini Exhibition: “Haru – Spring” by Kinyu Kikoshi
📍 Woolloongabba Art Gallery
613 Stanley St, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
🔗 https://wag.com.au/lease/2025/

We warmly invite you to visit and enjoy the beautiful expression of spring through traditional Japanese ink art.

21/09/2025

🌸 9 days to Go! 🌸Experience the timeless elegance of Japanese ink art at "Sumi-e Exhibition" by Sensei Yumiko "Kinyu" Kigoshi

📍 Woolloongabba Art Gallery
🗓️ Exhibition Dates: 30 Sept – 11 Oct 2025
🎉 Opening Event: Saturday 11 Oct, 3–6pm

Discover the quiet beauty and expressive power of traditional sumi-e – a graceful, meditative art form rooted in centuries of Japanese culture.

✨ Hands-on Workshop
Want to try it yourself?
📅 Saturday 4 Oct, 1–3pm
💵 Just $20 (all materials provided)
📧 RSVP: [email protected]
– Limited spots!

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in a unique cultural and artistic experience.


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