2019-06-22

Paper Mulberry Leaf 楮の葉

Paper Mulberry Leaf (Yoshino)

2019 paper-cutting Yoshino-washi(Fukunishi washi honpo)

Her interest in materials has led her to visit paper making areas in Japan and abroad to continue her research.
Through this work, she conveys the possibilities and appeal of Washi by cutting out handmade Washi to create paper cutouts of the shape of paper-mulberry leaves, the plant used to make Washi.

楮の葉 (吉野)
2019 切り絵 和紙(奈良吉野福西和紙本舗)

素材への関心から国内外の紙産地を訪ねリサーチを続けている。
その過程で出会った和紙原料植物の楮の葉の形を、手漉き和紙を切り抜いて切り絵にすることで、和紙の可能性と魅力を作品を通して発信する。

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