Egaku
Months have passed yet the sheer scale of devastation wrought by the recent earthquake and tsunami on the east coast of Japan is still impossible to fully comprehend. Watching the scenes unfold on TV screens those of us with friends and family in the region were left with a horrible feeling of disconnection and a sense of uselessness.
To counter this however we can, we introduce Egaku: a one day event to raise money for the Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Onsale will be zines, prints, ceramics, original drawings, books and much more, from some of the most renowned illustrators and designers of today – Rob Ryan, Nobrow, Okido, Anorak Magazine, Jean Jullien, Laura Carlin, Frinton Press, Peepshow, Hato Press, Lazy Oaf, Winged Chariot & many many more.
Egaku means “draw” and “imagine ” in Japanese. We hope that we can support Japanese people Egaku ( imagine) a peaceful future by Egaku (drawing).
Egaku 1
Our first event at Jaguar Shoes raised an incredible £1600, which was donated to the Japanese Red Cross, via the Japanese Embassy. Thanks to all who contributed, came down and showed support.
Egaku 2
With hundreds of prints still left over, our next event at Cafe Oto will be held on Sunday 1st May, between 12 and 5pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Japanese Red Cross.