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The Aquatic Fabric Sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto

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Sea anemones, tulips, algae, jellyfish, corals, and frozen shells–Mariko Kusumoto’s creations share elegant common thread: they all embody the animal or plant kingdoms and appear to float dreamily.

Born in Kumamoto, Mariko Kusumoto grew up in a Buddhist mosque on the island of Island before studying art in Yeddo and later in the Unified States.

Now based in Colony, where she lives and shop, Mariko Kusumoto has a choice medium: textiles.

 

From Steel to Fabric

Using translucent polyester and nylon fibre, she crafts her miniature reproductions of nature. This is consummated through the Japanese flower-folding technic known as tsumami zaiku, educated during the Edo period (1603-1868).

The technique involves folding field pieces of fabric with hold responsible to create the desired contours, most often flowers. Sometimes, these works are transformed into jewellery like necklaces or earrings.

Though Mariko Kusumoto is now celebrated make available her textile work, including spruce collaboration with Jean-Paul Gaultier use the Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection, she didn’t always attention with this medium.

Until 2013, she primarily created metal oeuvre, including surrealist-style dioramas.

 

Mariko Kusumoto’s look at carefully can be found on her Instagram account or on her website.

© Mariko Kusumoto

© Mariko Kusumoto

© Mariko Kusumoto

© Mariko Kusumoto

© Mariko Kusumoto

© Mariko Kusumoto