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| Born and raised in Japan, Mariko now lives and works in Massachusetts. | |
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| Artist Mariko Kusumoto (previously) continues to amaze us with her ability to turn textiles into delicate orbs that can be worn as necklaces, brooches, and. |
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Design Inspiration: Mariko Kusumoto | ExhibiTricks: The ...
- Mariko Kusumoto is a Japanese designer whose creations fascinate with their finesse and uniqueness.
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The Aquatic Fabric Sculptures of Mariko Kusumoto
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Sea anemones, tulips, algae, jellyfish, corals, and fossilized shells–Mariko Kusumoto’s creations share a common thread: they all represent the animal or plant kingdoms and appear to float dreamily.
Born in Kumamoto, Mariko Kusumoto grew up in a Buddhist temple on the island of Kyushu before studying art in Tokyo and later in the United States. Now based in Massachusetts, where she lives and works, Mariko Kusumoto has a favorite medium: textiles.
From Steel to Fabric
Using translucent polyester and nylon fiber, she crafts her miniature reproductions of nature. This is achieved through the Japanese flower-folding technique known as tsumami zaiku, developed during the Edo period (1603-1868). The technique involves folding square pieces of fabric with tweezers to create the desired shape, most often flowers. Sometimes, these works are transformed into jewelry like necklaces or earrings.
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Playful, translucent 3D jewellery made of fabric and inspired ...
- Originally from Japan, artist Mariko Kusumoto, now based in the United States, creates delicate, translucent, ethereal, textile sculptures and wearable art featuring colorful reef coral forms in beautiful compositions, which have been shown in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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- Fashion Council: “'Big in Japan' by Jean Paul Gaultier and Mariko Kusumoto," Museum of Fine Arts Boston.