Category Archives: Fiber

Mariko Kusumoto

MarikoKusumotoMariko Kusumoto is a metal and fiber artist born in Japan and currently based in Massachusetts. She majored in painting and printmaking but always had a penchant for metal sculpting. Wanting to create with a totally opposite material she chose fabric and created this series of wearable pieces. She molds translucent synthetic fabric into nature-inspired shapes and assembles them into these delicate jewelry. She writes this about her work:

“My work reflects various, observable phenomena that stimulate my mind and senses; they can be natural or man-made.  I ‘reorganize’ them into a new presentation that can be described as surreal, amusing, graceful, or unexpected.  A playful, happy atmosphere pervades my work.  I always like to leave some space for the viewer’s imagination; I hope the viewer experiences discovery, surprise, and wonder through my work.”

The artist can be followed on her website and on Facebook.

Images: Courtesy of Mariko Kusumoto.

Emily Barletta

EmilyBarlettaWe can’t seem to get enough of the freeform embroidery art created by Brooklyn-based fiber artist, Emily Barletta. We’ve posted her red work on our previous blog site and have decided to post more of her newer work. This may not be the last time we feature her for she also creates some incredible crochets. Here are just two things she reveals about her work on blog site, My Love for You:

“i never ever use a pattern.   planning things from the start = bad art.  i create a specific pleasing object over and over again with as much variation as possible, throwing the shapes into bags until i have a good amount of them.  then i start assembling.   generally, i have no idea how something will look until it is finished. “

“i think of my work as fine art.   art made out of traditional craft materials can be just as challenging as any other forms, i try not to keep it separate from painting, sculpture, or installation.”

Images: Courtesy of Emily Barletta.

Himo Art

HimoArtHimo Art was founded by Japanese self-taught artist, May Sterchi, after discovering a newfound love for interior design. The San Diego-based designer uses calligraphy to inspire her hand crafted weavings and rope work. Some of her pieces can be found at Urban Outfitters where she was featured in their blog. You can follow Himo Art on Facebook and purchase her designs on Etsy.

Images: Courtesy of Himo Art.

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