Kataezome Art - Color Harmony -
Artwork by Fusa Sakamoto
April 2 - May 6, 2016 / FCCJ Main Bar
Do you know about Kataezome art?
It is a traditional Kimono dying techniques on Japanese paper that mixes colored pigment with soy milk. A characteristic of this technique is that the colors grow softer and warmer. As time passes they dissolve into the paper, becoming clear and more beautiful. My Kataezome art is made from a single sheet stencil, dye-blocking paste that is applied to the Japanese paper. Each work is a mixture of stencil and drawing; every piece is an original. Simple, black lines and flat colors combine with perspective and original designs Kataezome is thought of as a general handicraft, however my work is based on my imagination, creating a new style.
Fusa Sakamoto is a Kataezome artist, illustrator and editor.
Born in Tokyo, her work has been inspired by over 30 countries she has visited the last 40 yr. Since 2003, Sakamoto has regularly exhibited in Vienna and was invited to participate in the 140th anniversary for the cultural exchange between Austria and Japan. She took part in the Ukraine culture month in Kiev along with exhibitions in Austria, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In addition, her artwork has been featured in several books and publications. Please ask reception to see samples of her works.
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