Peninsula Pulse, Entertainment, Volume VIII, Issue 6, August 2nd - August 16th, 2002, P. 3

      
Artist Reception for Fujiko Isomura
      at linden's

      
Linden's
      of Ellison bay will host internationally-renowned artist Fujiko
      Isomura at an aritst's reception on Saturday, August 3, from
      5 - 7 pm. Located in a former church at the corner of Hwy 42
      and mink River Road in Ellison Bay, Linden's has featured exotic
      Asian antiques, art, and collectibles since 1996.

      
Fujiko Isomura's artwork is an exploration
      of the relationship between the individual self and external
      influences. Having been raised in an Eastern society in which
      security largely arises from conformity, and then immigrating
      to the West, where the "self" is more distinctly emphasized,
      Isomura says her work reveals her ongoing struggle to understand
      the meaning of her self within the larger context of society.

      
Utilizing an ancient eastern art form
      of applying gold leaf to images, which she applies through modern
      artistic techniques, Isomura combines not only radically different
      time periods, but also radically different cultures. "Many
      cultures have applied gold leaf to pictures," Isomura explains.
      "It came to Japan from China and Korea along with the Buddhist
      faith and the painting of icons. In the sixteenth century, Japan
      developed its own unique styles and techniques, especially in
      secular painting. This is the style I use in my work today. As
      the modern artist, I begin my work by computer manipulation,
      collaging, and the printing of images. I then return to the formal
      art techniques of painting and gold leafing to complete my work.
      In my work, i bring together old and new icons and images from
      American and Japanese culture."

      
Linden's of Ellison bay is considered
      to be one of the midwest's top destinations for Asian art and
      is open from May through October. Linden's sister gallery, Celadon,
      is located on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin. For more information,
      call (920) 854-2487.