Japanese Fiber Artist
Artist Statement:
Using leaf vein for material, stitching them together ... transparent object will appear.
Theme of my works are
[somethig looks fragile has a strong energy inside]
ex.) chrysalis, cocoon, seeds
Cloudy Sunrise 1994
Material: Leaf Vien, Nylon thread, Polyester thread
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
I like the way she's layering leaves up and dying them into different color which make this art piece shows a 3D effect even it's a flat textile.
Life 2002
Material: Leaf vien, Nylon thread, Polyester thread, Water soluble cloth
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Manipulating leaf veins, curving them into 3D form and stitching together, creates a very organic jewelry piece.
Cell
Material: Leaf vien, Nylon thread, Polyester thread, Water soluble cloth
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Similar technique as the one above, but dying into different color
Line and melody - exhibition with ZU, Sun-Kyoung Interior space 2006
Interesting interior textile, like the way the it's a bit transparency and cloudy, but also with color in dots.
Asian dust 2007
Size: H200 W300
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
photo : 金賛洙
Chrysalis 2008
Size: H13 W20 D20
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Rather than a flat textile piece, this is a more interesting and experimental like a textile sculpture.
Frosty moments 2008
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Cutting and Layering to create a textile with depth, remains me of nest.
Cell -microcosmos 2009
Size: H300 W180 D180
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Photo : Elena Colombo
Sea and clouds and sea 2009
Size: H20 W20 D5
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Cutting into stripes, dying, layering
Cell -microcosmos 2013
Size: H270 W180 D180
Technique: Machine stitch & Hand stitch
Photo : 塩澤一洋
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What leaves do you use?...is there a specific technique to drying them to reveal the veins? Your work is extraordinary, inspiring and a joy to ehold. Ethereal with tensile strength it is both feminine and bold...magnificent accomplishment!
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