Aug 22–23: swimwear × art event in San Diego

We live in a time when AI is rapidly transforming the way we create and live.

At the same time, we are seeing a renewed appreciation for things that connect us to nature — traditional craftsmanship, working with our hands, and the value of making things through a more physical, human experience.

Perhaps the more technology advances, the more we find ourselves drawn back to nature and handmade things. Not as a return to the past, but as a new kind of value emerging for the future.

In Japanese, “藍” — the word for indigo — is romanized as “ai,” the same letters as AI.

This unexpected connection with AI (Artificial Intelligence) became the inspiration for the theme of this event: 藍 (ai) — natural intelligence.

A celebration of the value of what is created through nature and human hands.

For this event, eit swim will present a swimwear pop-up featuring pieces designed with Japanese indigo, alongside an art exhibition by our friend, French artist Pandora Decoster. Pandora will be creating a new body of work using Japanese indigo pigment — including watercolor, a new medium for her.

We will also have a free, open-ended craft experience where visitors can create their own small artwork using indigo-dyed washi paper and scraps.

The event will take place at Dear Tomorrow in Oceanside, a special space where artists live and create during residencies, while also hosting exhibitions, markets, and other gatherings.

藍 (ai) — natural intelligence

Dates:
Saturday, August 22, 3:00–8:00 PM — Solo Exhibition
Sunday, August 23, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM — Part of Art Brunch & Market

Location:
Dear Tomorrow
216 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Craft Experience
Join us for a free, drop-in craft experience using indigo-dyed washi paper and scraps. Cut, tear, and layer the pieces onto a paper board to create your own small artwork inspired by indigo.

Come experience, in your own way, a small part of the traditional Japanese world of indigo.

Pandora Decoster
Born in Biarritz, France, Pandora Decoster is an artist who now divides her time between California and Biarritz. Inspired by surfing and the beach, she creates work with fluid, organic lines and a distinctive sense of color, developing a visual language that stands apart from traditional surf art.