Enjoying Art with the Artist — Spring 2026
Science Tokyo’s Student Support Center hosted Enjoying Art with the Artist — Spring 2026 on May 20 on Yokohama Campus, creating another unique afternoon for the Institute’s students.
This seminar, held twice a year in spring and fall, aims to help students draw inspiration from art and develop their own creative expression. Conducted in English and Japanese, the May seminar brought together 17 students — six from overseas and eleven from Japan — who enjoyed exploring art in a diverse environment.
The session focused on the influential artist Wassily Kandinsky and consisted of two parts. The first was a lecture during which students learned about the "power of color" through an exploration of Kandinsky’s life and works. The second was a workshop where participants engaged in a hands-on practical session, using pencils and watercolors to create their own artistic expressions.
Instructor — Artist Zuse Meyer
The seminar was led by Zuse Meyer, a painter and poet who is also a lecturer at Science Tokyo. Meyer currently creates artwork in both Berlin and Tokyo, hosting original art workshops and art classes. She is a graduate of the Berlin University of the Arts.
Lecture — Exploring form and color
Under the guidance of Meyer, the participants explored the life of Wassily Kandinsky, one of Europe’s most innovative and creative artists. By reflecting on his quotes in both English and Japanese while viewing projections of his work, the students learned how his new vision of form and color changed 20th-century art.
Practical exercises
Three drawing sessions were conducted in the second part of the seminar. As the students worked on their pieces, Meyer offered thoughtful comments, creating a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
1. Single-stroke pencil drawing
For the first exercise, participants created continuous single-stroke drawings using pencils while observing images projected on the screen.
2. Watercolor painting
The next task involved painting with watercolors. While still referencing images on the screen, participants were encouraged to use their own expressive colors based on the inspiration they drew from the art. The resulting works vividly reflected each participant’s unique personality.
3. Drawing with non-dominant hand
The final challenge was to draw using one’s non-dominant hand. The goal was to bypass conscious thought and express oneself more intuitively.
Comments from participating students
- I enjoyed making the different works, which were a nice break from my studies. I feel more relaxed now.
- The lecturer's personality was wonderful, and it made me want to join again.
- It was fascinating to see how people perceived things differently.
- Even though the artwork came from within me, I found the result surprisingly interesting.
- I rarely get a chance to paint, so I had a great time.
- I really enjoyed the hands-on experience of creating so much art myself.
- I liked the balance between the educational lecture and the creative hands-on work. I appreciated the lecturer walking around giving advice and just interacting with the participants. I also enjoyed looking at other people’s work. This was a well-planned and enjoyable experience!
The next Enjoying Art with the Artist seminar is scheduled to be held at Ookayama Campus in the fall of 2026.
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Update history
- This article was updated on June 17, 2026.
Contact
Student Success Support Section, Student Support Center, Ookayama Campus