Kunisaiga, Japanese patchwork art

Kinusaiga is a patchwork art with  traditional technique , the artist uses little pieces of Japanese kimono's silk pressing one by one , forming a silk mosaic. Kinusaiga also create from combination of several techniques – patchwork and batik, and even wood carving, or painting on wood with pieces of silk. And the pictures are created from recycled materials. Master Maeno Takashi – professor at the University is the founder of the Kinusaiga art. Pictures made in Kinusaiga technique look very realistic and resemble living pictures. Fine silk, perfectly matched in color and texture, creates a volume effect. Fantasy of authors has no limit – cityscape, wildlife landscapes, still lifes, flowers, people.

Kunisaiga, Japanese patchwork art

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glass carving by Kevin Gordon

Kevin Gordon is an Australian glass art who was born in Norway. In 1980 Kevin's family immigrated to Australia where he trained as a glass engraver under the tuition of his parents, both qualified, internationally renowned. Kevin's work involves the fusing of layers of glass, with engravings and lenses to trap and transmit light and colour. His art is informed by his interest and study of fractals and the Mandelbrot Theory, and the resonance of these patterns and designs as found in nature .

glass carving by Kevin Gordon

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miniature sculpture from washi paper

Japanese paper artist Kyoko Hazama creates cute miniature sculptures out of washi paper which is used in many traditional arts of Japan. This traditional Japanese paper (washi) made from the fibers of the bark of a Japanese tree (gampi), shrub (mitsumata), and various plants and grasses (hemp, rice, wheat, bamboo), a sturdier paper than those crafted from wood pulp. Kyoko’s miniature paper people and animals reflect also her extraordinary technical abilities as a paper artist, doll-maker, and sculptor. Every sculpture begins with an idea drawn in a sketch. Using different colors of paper, layer by layer Kyoko Hazama constructs her cartoon-like figurines. Kyoko manipulates her materials to create the look and feel of real animal fur, antlers and horns, and the velvetines of young human skin

miniature sculpture from washi paper

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Eric Standley amazing paper cut art

American artist Eric Standley, create an amazing intricate paper cut. Eric was inspired by Gothic geometry and Islamic architectural ornamentation, but still he has his unique individual style. Eric uses lots of layers of paper, hundred and more, roughly 1.75” deep from surface to center in order to achieve their peacefully meditative forms. The center is comprised of drawings on top of drawings with space between the two. Compositional goals are shared between these layers, but are simultaneously unique. Brilliant technique and glorious color. Elegant simplicity looks classic and precious.

Eric Standley amazing paper cut art

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cute animal quilt art by Nancy Brown

Nancy S. Brown is an USA applied art artist who live in California which always loved animals. That was the reason she started making her beautiful quilts more than fifteen years ago. She makes animal fabric art because she feels that animals are important parts of this world and should be celebrated and preserved for future generations to witness. Fabric art made by internationally recognized quilter Nancy S. Brown features her outstanding quilt artistry.

cute animal quilt art by Nancy Brown

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