Call to Gather's Suminagashi: Paper Marbling
To play is necessary.
‘Call to Gather’ champions creative play as essential for health and wellness; fostering mental, emotional, and social well-being. They believe everyone is a maker, and that its through shared creative experiences human beings build trust, collaboration, and can develop a deep sense of community. Gather Artists are all highly experienced in their craft, providing quality creative sessions from a wide range industries for individuals to begin to explore their creative potential, heal, and connect - ultimately igniting personal and collective transformation in community.
Come reignite child-like play and become present in wonder.
SUMINAGASHI [ PAPER MARBLING]
Making marbled paper using ink, water, breath, and paper can connect us to the nature of life, art, and creative practice. In this Gather experience, explore the nature of Suminagashi, the meditative paper marbling process. You’ll learn the history of the process, learn how this marbling style connects to nature and play, be guided through the materials and steps, and meditate on the shape and form of ink as you make marbled paper design. Discover the mesmerizing, mindful creative practice of Suminagashi and relax into the flow.
Gather Artist: Kelly Odette Laughlin
Kelly Odette Laughlin made her first book when she was seven. She titled it Animals of the World and crafted it from legal paper, staples, markers, glue, and collaged animals. In high school, she discovered the rich history to the art of books and learned her first bookbinding stitch. From there, she studied Printmaking and Book Arts in college. And she went on to become a teaching artist, writer, bookbinder, curious thinker, and founder of Odette Press.
This event is part of the New York Asian Arts Festival 2025:
The New York Asian Arts Festival (NYAAF) is dedicated to amplifying AAPI artistic voices, fostering community through creative connection, and creating accessible pathways into the arts.
About New York Asian Arts Festival: This May, we’re thrilled to launch the first-ever New York Asian Arts Festival: a citywide celebration spotlighting underrepresented Asian American artistry and reimagining of how we engage with culture through art.
From curated exhibitions of talented Asian artists to hands-on activations in partnership with art studios across the city, NYAAF invites you to create + connect with the community. Follow along and sign up for updates: nyasianartsfestival.com
Co-hosted by @itmeanslight x @discoverakin