Spirit of Innovation

Discover the wonder of creativity and innovation through a performance at the Kintsugi Village, a dynamic early childhood education center in Detroit’s Corktown. In a program of contemporary works, showcasing the innovation of today’s composers, Scott Strong and Monica Fosnaugh celebrate the impact of American ingenuity in the early 20th century as personified by Henry Ford.

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that involves repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi celebrates the imperfections and highlights the beauty of the broken pieces. This philosophy is metaphorically applied to the Kintsugi Village by emphasizing resilience, adaptability, creativity, and the beauty of overcoming challenges.