Author: Haya Sozo

Biography

I was born in Asuncion Paraguay in 1970. Until the age of 19, I lived in my country. My life as a traveller started upon living in different countries such as Germany, the United States, Switzerland and Japan. Since a young age, I felt the need to express my creativity, which lead me to discover painting.
I started studying drawing and painting in the Paraguayan Institute of Visual Arts Veronika Koop, and then continued in the Hamburger Akademie für Fernstudien. Later on, I got the opportunity to meet the Swiss artist Jacqueline Busato, who deepened my knowledge about the different techniques in painting.
My paintings are mostly abstract, with a lot of structure and vivid, powerful colours. I inspire myself in the everyday objects like photographs that I take myself, colours and textures I see in nature, the streets or simply observances from my travels.
One of my main themes is Ñandutí, a traditional Paraguayan embraided lace which can be white or in bright colours. I always wanted to recreate this lace in my artwork because of its geometric, circular and delicate embroidery which always called my attention. With Ñandutí I carry my cultural roots wherever I go.
Another theme I like to work on are collages since I really like experimenting with different materials to end up with an unexpected result, creating abstract landscapes with colours, paper, natural fibres and papyrus.

 

EXHIBITIONS
07-10 March 2019 Art Fair Tokyo 2019.

• 20.06.2017 individual exhibition “Sugerencias Pictóricas”, Viedma Arte Gallery, Asunción-Paraguay.
• 29.11.2013 collective exhibition “Open Spaces” in Cozy classics Collection, Berlin, Germany.
• 23.08.2013 collective exhibition in Forum Altenberg, Bern Switzerland.
• 12.07.2013 collective exhibition “Encuentro Dachau & Paraguay in Dachau, Germany.
• 16.05.2013 collective exhibition “La Noche Larga de los Consulados”, Hamburg, Germany.
• 20.11.2012 collective exhibition “Lateinamerikanische Kunst der Gegenwart” in Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Eschborn, Germany.
• 30.09.2011 collective exhibition “TURKUAZ, Pintura y Joyas” in aid of the Project of Sonidos de la Tierra with the support of the Paraguayan Embassy, Berlin,Germany.
• 18.06.2010 collective exhibition “Un Pincel, Cinco Horizontes” in Forum Altenberg, Bern, Switzerland.
• 22.05.2009 collective exhibition “3 Mujeres, 3 Paisajes, 3 Estilos”

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I make ceramic vessels and accessories that bring peace and color to day-to-day life.

I incorporate traditional coloring methods like “Sometsuke,” as well as create my own color glaze to bring life to my artwork.

Everything is made by hand, hence the small differences of roundness, shade, and drawn line. I hope you find your very own that speaks to you.

My hope is that my artwork leaves a faint but distinct impression in your heart.

 

AKARI ESHIMA

Touhoku Art University / Art and Ceramic Arts Major

Currently living in Seto, Aichi to produce ceramics.

Artwork sold at Matsuzakaya Toyota location, Mitsukoshisakae store, and art craft fairs.

RINA-Taytu

Born inTokyo Japan.Graduate of Computer Graphics at Tokyo Designer Gakuin College.From 2001, based in Tokyo, works  graphic designer and illustrator.Mother of three.

Illustration

Inspired by Ethiopia and Afro-American culture.Attracted to the raw and unrefined, Rina has created illustrations forCD cover jackets, posters, flyers and tapestries, mainly for reggae and soul artists.

Method

Illustrations usually drawn with colour pencils then touched up and finished with acrylics, oils, oil pastels as well as Photoshop.

Graphic design

Has worked nationally and internationally for apparel brands,including creating layouts, logo design, textile design, as well as　being in charge of desining a wear of collaboration of ROLLING STONES  , NY YANKEES and  LALAPLAN.

Rina has been creating designs mainly for young people’s fashion brands, as well as taking the role of art director for shops and cafes.

⚫instagram : rina_taytuart

May 1, 2019 — June 30, 2019

gracemonstar 

I want to meet the most unique, one-of-a-kind version of you.

I’m concerned with creating works that are simple but impactful.

▪︎Profile
megu, Resident of Yokohama
I have experience as a buyer of accessories.
I began manufacturing as a hobby.
Currently, I am a children’s clothing designer. I also do clothing, hair, makeup and styling at a photo studio.

▪︎Sales Contact
BLIK Sangenjaya
kuppography Okinawa
Instagram＠gracemon.star

To Parley is a Kobe-based shoe brand whose concept is “cheering people up through shoes when they feel down”.
Working with many artists, they produce an array of unique and surprising designs.

Pop ups and exhibitions

2017
Feb　Tokyo　Rooms
Apr　Tokyo　Shibuya Seibu POPUP
June　Tokyo　Interior Lifestyle Tokyo
Sep　Tokyo　Ikebukuro Seibu POPUP
Oct　Fukuoka　Hakata HankyuPOPUP

2018　 Feb　Osaka　Hankyu Umeda POPUP
Feb　Tokyo　Rooms
Apr　Osaka　Koisuru Marche
July　Osaka　anoneme
Aug　Tokyo　Design Festa Summer
NOv　Osaka　Kaji Festival

その他自社WEBサイト・creema・小売店などで取り扱いあり。

【URL】 https://www.toparley.com/
【instagram 】 to_parley

Colorful things. Things that delight the mind. Works that add color to the everyday.

KAWII fashion monster. Paintings inspired by your belongings.

Large but light accessories that make comfortable accents.

Color makes life rich and plentiful.

Profile
Natsuki Hanyu (Textile Artist)
Studied textiles at a women’s art school. Toei after graduation.
Studied textiles at Central St Martins. Most of my work is textile-based costumes.
I also create materials, color fashion illustrations and accessories.

Web
https://www.natsukihanyu.com/

“Kells” Series
With the fusion of the organic and inorganic as its theme, Jardin de Katz makes flower art out of flowers and metal.
A three-dimensional flower picture that can be hung on the wall, that can stand, without withering and dying.
It doesn’t matter where you decorate: of course your home, the opening of a shop or anniversary celebration overflowing with flowers.
Because the picture does not wither, you can consider it a beautiful interior piece.
Give a present everywhere you go.

Personal History
Born in Nara Prefecture, Resident of Yokohama
Has worked with flowers for about 20 years
Has trained all around the world, including Eastern Europe. Currently focusing on the world of wire-flower fusions.

Italy’s Firenze triennale
Firenze mayor’s prize
others

Dutch Flower Artist
Max van de Sluis (three-time world champion)

Sales
creema https://www.creema.jp/creator/1781584/item/onsale
Instagram Jardin de Katz

Aya Yoda OHSAKA – designer

Leather Artist, Bag Designer.
Founded the bag brand “ayay new york” in New York.
Managed in the United States by Barneys New York, provides designs to DKNY.
Featured in the American drama show “Sex and the City.”
My technique is unique: I affix leather to leather and machine-stitch gold thread every millimeter.

【Biography】
1972: Born in Detroit, US
1997: Graduated from Ochanomizu University, Faculty of Letters and Education, Department of Performing Arts.
2000: Founded “ayay new york tokyo, inc.” in New York State, US Designed accessories for Catherine Malandrino of DKNY.
2003: Sold the “Baby Clutch” to Barneys New York, Henri Bendel.
“Baby Clutch” featured in the American drama show “Sex and the City.”
2004: Returning to Japan, acted as art director for ayay new york tokyo and provided domestic companies with original designs.
2010: Started teaching how to create leather bags using the original “ayay method” of hand sewing.
2013: Started working as a leather artist.

【Awards】
2002: First place at design competition sponsored by Elle Magazine US and Chrysler.
2003: First place at design “Sass in a Glass,” design competition sponsored by GenArts and the Florida Department of Citrus.

【Main Private Exibition】
2013: “Hanamusubi, Hakodate 2013” at Machizukuri Center, Hakodate City
2014: “Hanamusubi, Tohoku 2014” at Ofunado City Riasu Exhibition Gallery, Nanshoso, Morioka City
2015: “Hanamusubi, Tokyo 2015” at Bunkamura Box Gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo

【CONTACT】
[ Home page ] www.ayayny.com
[ instagram ] ayaynewyorktokyo
[ facebook ] https://www.facebook.com/ayayny/

About Feel The Garden
I want to live in an apartment surrounded by plants. Because I’m busy everyday, I could hardly tend to them. I want to enjoy them as long as possible, like with a potted plant. We propose a solution: a moss terrarium.

Atsushi Kawamoto, Representative
Sells and creates interior greenery centered around terrariums.
Held a moss terrarium workshop with more than 2,000 attendees.
Invited as a lecturer on terrariums at the 19th International Rose and Gardening Show (May 12 — 17, sponsored by the Mainichi Shinbun, NHK Sports Nippon Shinbun, with around 18,000 attendees).
Taught a course on moss terrariums at Shinjuku Isetan Culture Salon.
etc.

Past Events
Minnne Handmade Market 2017 — 2018
Design Festa Vol. 45, Vol. 46
HandMade In Japan Fes 2014 — 2018
Go Green Market, Spring and Fall 2014 — 2018
Daikanyama T-SITE Green Style Market 2017
Shonan T-SITE Green Style Market 2016
etc.

Yumeka’s Photo Exhibition

Free Event
Yumeka, Cat Photographer, Photo Exhibition
Title: Fascinated Kittens
Please fixate on the cute cats. Works are also on sale.
Period: 1/11/2018~30/11/2018
http://nyankuru-yumeka.com

Biography

Born in 1939.
Graduated from a Tokyo women’s university.
From age 33, lived in London for five years.
Shown a then-60-year-old pastel painting, started studying pastel painting thereafter. Currently working for the second-year committee member Chie Kobayashi.
Opened a private exhibition in 2017.

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“ZAPPAREL” is a clothing brand co-created by Eiko Kogura (art director, graphic designer) and talented artists (like photographers, painters, illustrators and calligraphers) in 2017. We want you to enjoy shirts and artwork that are not mass produced.

The image for the first edition comes from “Jukai Series” by photographer Fukuma Umi.
With a deep light in the darkest woods, you feel an air of mystery whether you wear or decorate our shirts.