Sample-Studios is delighted to present ‘Individual Masses’, a solo exhibition by Seiko Hayase.

Seiko Hayase is a Cork-based Japanese visual artist and current Studios of Sanctuary artist in residence in Sample-Studios. She is a graduate of Nagoya University of Arts and works in painting, sculpture, installation and socially engaged art. She recently presented her ‘Egg- Collection of Emotions’ installation and ‘Creepy Parade’ performances as part of Cork Midsummer Festival. She is the recipient of the Rua Red Spring Open Art Prize 2023. She has received the Arts Council Agility Award, Bursary Award, Professional Development Award, a performance grant from Cork County Council, Carlow Arts Festival and has undertaken residencies in Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre and CSN Cork. She is the recipient of the inaugural Connect 5 Award as part of which she had her first major solo exhibition in GOMA Waterford in 2022. This exhibition presents new work developed as part of the Studios of Sanctuary Residency under the mentorship of artist Aideen Barry. 

The Studios of Sanctuary is Sample-Studios’ residency programme for artists from an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant background, supported by the Cork Arts Fund at the Community Foundation for Ireland.

Sprouting Hands explores the different emotions that an individual’s hands can hold. Seiko hosted a series of hand moulding workshops throughout Cork in Spring/Summer 2023 and each participant created a cast of their hand for the artist to work with. By taking part, participants joined a community, creating space for exploration and creativity. Each hand has been added to large-scale sculptures displayed as part of Individual Masses

Opening Reception, Thursday July 6th, 7pm in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion

Venue Opening Hours:

The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park: Tues – Sat, 11am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm

Cork City Hall: Mon – Fri, 10am to 4pm
Cork City Library Grand Parade:  Mon – Sat, 10am to 5:30pm
The Living Commons, Shandon Street: 24/7 Window Display