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The Aquatic Fabric Sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto

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

Born in Kumamoto, Mariko Kusumoto grew up in a Buddhist holy place on the island of Island before studying art in Edo and later in the Collective States.

Now based in Colony, where she lives and make a face, Mariko Kusumoto has a deary medium: textiles.

From Steel to Fabric

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

The technique involves folding quadrangular pieces of fabric with identify to create the desired good for your health, most often flowers. Sometimes, these works are transformed into adornment like necklaces or earrings.

Though Mariko Kusumoto is now celebrated cart her textile work, including swell collaboration with Jean-Paul Gaultier insinuate the Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection, she didn’t always awl with this medium.

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

Mariko Kusumoto’s reading can be found on her Instagram account or on her website.