<News from Mori no Machi Grace> 'Mysterious Art Experience: Drawing with Breath' for all ages, Workshop by Contemporary Artist Mio Yamato on Saturday, May 16, 2026

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Mori no Machi Grace (Shimoiishi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture | Operated and managed by Ryobi Holdings Co., Ltd.) will host an art experience event titled "Draw the Power of Breath" at the art lounge on the 2nd floor of Mori no Machi Plaza, featuring contemporary artist Mio Yamato as instructor. This event is a workshop where participants use special paint-infused soap bubbles to create artworks by enjoying the accidental colors and shapes born from the power of "breath." It offers a visual experience of the momentary changes as soap bubbles burst on paper, making it accessible for children of elementary school age and above, as well as adults, to engage with art. Completed works can be taken home as a souvenir. ■ Event Details Event Name: Draw the Power of Breath Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: ① 11:00 AM – / ② 1:30 PM – (Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours per session) Venue: Mori no Machi Grace, Mori no Machi Plaza 2F, Art Lounge Target Audience: Elementary school age and above *Preschoolers can participate with a guardian Capacity: 10 people per session Participation Fee: 1,000 yen per person (tax included) Content: Art creation experience using soap bubbles and paint Notes: Please come in clothes that can get paint on them. Payment is cash only on the day. Participation by parents and children is also welcome! Reservations: Accepted via DM on Instagram account (@lemetteadeline) or through the following page: https://www.lemetteadeline.com/contact ■ Instructor Profile Mio Yamato Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1990. Completed graduate studies at Kyoto University of Art and Design. A contemporary artist recognized both domestically and internationally for her works that visualize time and process through repetitive depictions of dots and lines using oil paints. In recent years, she has participated in international exhibitions and art fairs, including in the United States and Mexico, and received the Best Female Artist Award from a Mexican cultural foundation in 2020. ■ About the Venue Le Metté Adeline, a public art lounge on the 2nd floor of Mori no Machi Plaza. Currently, it is hosting the special exhibition "Wavering Vision," featuring works by six artists, including Mio Yamato, the instructor for this event, with themes of visual illusions, repetition, and color shifts. The art lounge's spatial design was handled by Sandwich, led by Kohei Nawa. It aims to open art to daily life and become a hub for regional cultural dissemination. ■ Access Information Mori no Machi Grace Location: 2-10-8 Shimoiishi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture URL: https://www.morinomachi-grace.jp/ 1 minute walk from "Mori no Machi" bus stop (Okaden Bus) 1 minute walk from "Sanyo Shimbun-sha Mae / Mori no Machi Iriguchi" bus stop (Okaden Bus / Ryobi Bus) 12 minute walk from JR Okayama Station (underground ticket gate) 11 minute walk from "Okayama Ekimae" tram stop (Okayama Electric Tramway) Please use Parking Lot 1 (400 spaces) Parking Fee: 300 yen/hour *Maximum 1,500 yen for 24 hours Parking Service: 3 hours free for purchases of 1,000 yen or more *When using parking service: Maximum fee 1,500 yen → 600 yen *Workshops and sales purchases are not eligible for Mori no Machi Grace parking service.