Personal Statement
Using the technique of Origami and Japanese "Washi" papers with calligraphy inks, I interpret my inspirations into contemporary new works. Often informing my designs is the Japanese tradition of making '1000 cranes' as a symbol to wish for happiness, good luck and peace. Each art work is infused with a specific message, indicated by its title in Japanese (translated into English). Making my artwork is my joy – since I began making Happy Birds I am very happy!
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Hiromi Ashlin Profile |
| PERSONAL HISTORY | 1973 | Born in Yokohama City, Japan |
| 1977 - 1986 | Studied Japanese calligraphy – Achieved Sensei level. Continuous practice in Origami from childhood. |
| 1990-1992 | Studied oil painting and drawing at art school in Yokohama Japan. |
| 1994-1996 | Worked at Tokyo Game Designer School Japan. |
| 1996-1997 | Traveled around Australia, inspired by Australian nature. |
| 2000 | Moved to Australia and married Brent Ashlin. |
| 2005 | Settled in Broome and set up studio at home. |
| 2005 | Opened Courthouse Market stall in Broome, making arts and crafts from washi paper |
| 2005-2006 | Studied Art and Design, Kimberley TAFE Broome, WA. |
| 2006 | Joined artist's collective - The Broome Factory Gallery Broome WA. |
| 2007 | Established "Happy Bird" art & jewelry business. "Happy Bird". |
| 2008 | Set Guinness World Record, folding 100 Origami Paper Cranes in 1hr 14 min 25sec. |
| 2009 | Established Happy Bird Studio |
| 2009 | First international exhibition, United States-Le Eclat De Vere, Washington, sponsored by Gallery Sydney East. |
| GROUP EXHIBTIONS | |
| 2005 | Mangrove Hotel, Broome, WA. SHINJU MATSURI ART AWARD. |
| 2005 | Gecko Gallery, Broome, WA. Kimberley TAFE Students. |
| 2006 | Gecko Gallery, Broome, WA. Kimberley TAFE Students. |
| Community House, Broome, WA, Origami Workshop. | |
| Boulevard Shopping Center, Broome, WA, Origami Workshop. | |
| Broome Primary School, Broome, WA, Origami Workshop. | |
| 2007 | Dancing Dragon Dreaming, The Broome Factory, Broome, WA |
| Civic Centre, Derby, WA, KIMBERELEY ART AWARD | |
| Civic Centre, Broome WA, SHINJU MATSURI ART AWARD | |
| SOLO EXHIBTIONS | |
| 2008 | The Broome Factory, Broome, WA, "Happy Bird" |
| 2009 | April 17 - May 9 - L'Ecalt de Verre, Washington, DC, USA |
| 2010 | The Broome Factory, Broome, WA, "Kimberely Magic" |
| 2010 | Cyros Sushi, Charlotte, NC, "Going Down Under: The Art of Hiromi Ashin" |
| ART AWARDS | |
| 2007 | Shell Development Acquisitive Art Prize, Broome, WA - 2nd Prize |
| 2008 | Kimberely Art Prize, Broome, WA, Drawing and Mixed Media - Highly Commended |
| Civic Centre, Broome, WA - Shinju Matsuri Art Award - 1st Prize | |
| 2009 | Need Info On Cossack Award |