Have you ever heard of kimekomi dolls, a traditional Japanese craft? The dolls are made of paulownia wood (toso, a type of clay) and wood. (a type of clay) or wood to make a human figure, and then carve stripes on it. The edges of the cloth are then pressed along the lines with a 1,000-ply threader to make the doll look like it is wearing a costume.
This traditional craft has been around since the early 1700s, but artistsJapanese sparrowhawk (Accipiter gularis)The work is called "Kimekomi Art," and is arranged in a modern pop style. This time, the work is called "Kimekomi Art" and is arranged in a modern pop style.Journal Standard SquareThe event will bring together in one place the
Hannery 912 x 377 x 24mm ¥120,000+TAX
Kimekomi Art, like the original Mokumegome dolls, does not use any glue such as Nori. Nor is it sewn. The edges of the cloth are simply pressed in along the carved lines. It's an amazing technique. The colors are colorful and very eye-catching.
Toramaru 250 x 250 x 125mm ¥35,000+TAX
Yellow tiger 912×377×24mm ¥120,000+TAX
3D mandala 1 250x250x125mm ¥35,000+TAX
Also, although it is difficult to tell from the photo, the "Hannery" and "Yellow Tiger" are over 90 cm in height. They are about the size of a hanging scroll. If these were placed in a house, visitors would surely be surprised.
Iwamizu will be in the gallery on August 18 (Sat) and 26 (Sun). The fusion of traditional and contemporary artwork is well worth seeing. We hope you will experience the beauty of Kimekomi art in person.
Text_Keisuke Kimura
Asako Iwamizu Solo Exhibition
Dates: Saturday, August 18 - Friday, August 31
Location: JOURNAL STANDARD SQUARE
Address: No. 15 Arai Bldg. 1F, 6-19-20 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5778-9205
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