Category Archives: Japan

Rei (Ray) Morimura

November 13, 2015 12:02 AM \

RayMorimuraThese contemporary woodblock prints are the creations of Japanese artist, Rei (Ray) Morimura. He began his career as a modern painter using abstract geometric forms, which later had a deep influence in much of his prints of Japanese landscapes. Considered one of Japan’s greatest living woodblock printer, his work is easily recognizable by his use of ‘flat’ perspective often depicted from a high vantage point. His prints are available in Azuma Gallery, Seattle.

Images: Courtesy of Rei Morimura.

Posted in: Japan, Printmaking

Kazuhito Takadoi

November 11, 2015 12:02 AM \

KazuhitoTakadoiNagoya native Kazuhito Takadoi creates these embroidered composition using materials he has grown and selected in his own garden. The horticulture and art graduate hand threads leaves, grasses and twigs onto heavy handmade washi paper. He writes this about his art:

“Nature is both my inspiration and my source of material, which is provided in abundance from my garden and allotment. There are no added colours, everything is natural, simply dried then woven, stitched or tied.”

Images: Courtesy of Kazuhito Takadoi.

Posted in: Embroidery, Handcrafted, Japan, Weaving

Kimika Hara

October 30, 2015 12:02 AM \

KimikaHaraYou have to examine the details to fully appreciate the intricate embroideries of Japanese artist,
Kimika Hara. The hand-embroidered illustrations are enhanced with colorful stitches, printed fabrics, acrylic paints and beads. You can see more of her work here on Flickr.

Images: Courtesy of Kimika Hara.

Posted in: Embroidery, Handcrafted, Japan
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