Exhibitions
Exhibit: Calligraphy and Washi
Held at Fukuoka City Museum, this was a collaboration with calligraphy artist Kyosui Hirakawa.
Alongside the calligraphy, the washi art installation featured lamps, light panels, tapestries, and illuminated columns.
Wa (和) Art Exhibition
A community based art exhibition held in a private residence, it featured local artists of many different genres promoting peace.
Washi was featured as art pieces and tapestries, as well as acting as wall panels for other artists work to be displayed against.
Art Pieces
Driftwood
Created using driftwood found at our local beach. This piece was specially created for an event promoting environmental preservation and beach cleanup.
Panels made of washi and bamboo branches make up the lamp.
Chou Chou
Created using ultra thin Tengu Choshi washi, it's puffed up to create an unique look both modern and traditional.
Hakusai
Created almost 20 years ago as a university student, this piece was designed to showcase Washi's translucent capabilities. Named for the Napa cabbage with its many layers, this piece may have as many at 4 to 5 sheets layered in one any given part, and yet the light shines through and illuminates the whole lamp.
Unity
Made for the 25th Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, this piece won the Art Award.
Using a traditional Japanese origami folding method, each crease was carefully folded, forming the globe.
Senko Hanabi
Art piece created for the Mino Washi Akari Art Exhibition.
Won the "Light-up" Award.
Hundreds of little triangular washi parts were made by hand, and then assembled in a way that looks like Senko Hanabi, a traditional Japanese handheld firecracker sparkler which resembles an incense stick.
Senko hanabi are often enjoyed by children as part of a summer gathering or festival, and is associated with a nostalgic feeling for childhood summers for many people in Japan.
Washi, Round River Rock, Light
Created for a washi design competition while in college.
Description reads:
"Where there is a mountain,, and clear water, washi is born.
Washi born from clear water, rock polished by clear water, an idea for a washi lamp"
*Yes, it sounds much more poetic in Japanese
Work for Clients
Atelier Hachibunme
Atelier Hachibunme (アトリエ八分目）is a antique furniture shop and art gallery built inside of an old rice polishing factory.
Featuring 7 meter (23 feet) high ceiling and a unique open floor plan with multiple levels, Yuki Yoshimura was commissioned to design and create all the lighting for the interior.
Cylinder light columns were made, the longest of which is 3.6m (12 feet), to help tie the different levels of the space together.
Decor for Glass Doors
Created for Doctor's office, this features washi that is used as window decor in the front sliding glass doors.
