Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Veiled ( lamp detail ), 2010
Rozome dyed silk organza, washi paper collage 12" h x 6" diameter
A detail photo of one of the lamps that I had made for JARFO Gallery's Annual Lamp Exhibition in Kyoto, Japan. For these creative art lamps, I experimented combining fabric and paper remnants from larger projects, using various mixed media and traditional scroll mounters techniques.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Rising Spirit, 2002
Rozome dyed linen 4.5 m x90cm
Rising Spirit was created in memory of my mother’s youngest brother who had suddenly passed away. My experience of attending a funeral of a dear family member in Japan was so moving to me, that this theme and imagery stayed with me for many years to come. Exhibited at Myogei Gallery, Kyoto, Japan ( Also exhibited in The Next Wave exhibit / SDA award. )
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Rising Spirit III / Into the Blue Exhibit, 2009
Rozome dyed silk organza and cotton 15' w x 7.5' hx 30'd
Rising Spirit III was the main backdrop for my "Into the Blue" solo exhibition in Kyoto, Japan. The installation was a collaboration with curator & artist Nika Feldman. This photo shows a glimpse of a very moving butoh dance performance by Bridget Scott in honor of a dear artist Moya Bligh.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
“Release” Communion Altar, 2020
“Release” Rozome on ramie, Indigo shibori on ramie Approx area 17" x 17" x 60"
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, the minister of my church gave us the opportunity to create personal communion altars for our virtual services. It was a special time for me to bring my creativity and spirituality together with my textile art and handmade ceramics in these indoor and outdoor altars. This was my very first altar including one panel of my large textile triptych “Release” as well as some shibori indigo dyed ramie.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Shibori Indigo Garden Altar, 2020
Shibori indigo cotton, ceramics Approx area 17" x 17" x 72"
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, the minister of my church gave us the opportunity to create personal communion altars for our virtual services. It was a special time for me to bring my creativity and spirituality together with my textile art and ceramics in these indoor and outdoor altars. For this one, I was moved to experiment with an outdoor installation in the haven of my backyard.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Shibori Communion Altar, 2020
Shibori indigo on silk, ceramics Approx area 17" x 17" x 60"
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, the minister of my church gave us the opportunity to create personal communion altars for our virtual services. It was a special time for me to bring my creativity and spirituality together with my textile art and handmade ceramics in these altars. This one includes a shibori indigo dyed scarf as a wall hanging.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Into the Blue ( Revisited) detail, 2018
Rozome dyed Silk Organza 24"w x 42"h
A detail of a new installation of my “Into the Blue” silk organza panels which were adapted to the exhibit space for the 2018 Art in August Event in Winchester, MA.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Windblown Installation, 2021
Rozome and shibori indigo dyed silk organza and cotton (1) 48" x 96" and (5) 20" x 72"
My installation “ Windblown” in Umbrella Art Center’s Art Ramble Juried Exhibit “ Something in the Air” 2021 at Hapgood Wright Town Forest, Concord, MA.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Windblown waves, 2019
Rozome dyed silk organza 29" x 36"
It’s fascinating to see what new wave images appear through constant motion. Recently photographs of my textiles blowing in the wind have taken on a new life of their own. When my images of flowing waves were featured in our church’s virtual service on baptism, they were viewed with a deeper connection to my faith. As an entry to the exhibition “Splash”, these waves bring me back to the beach where I find peace and inspiration in the beauty of nature. My childhood memories flash back to days with family and friends by the ocean at our summer house. There by the water, I am at awe of nature…connecting to that innocent childlike play that is so refreshing to experience again and again.
Kiyomi Yatsuhashi
Unspoken, 2010
Rozome dyed silk organza, Sumi ink on paper 60" x 43" silk organza
I created this expressive wearable piece “Unspoken” for Áine Phillips project “The Lost Runway” in collaboration with Seika University in Kyoto, Japan. It was truly an unforgettable experience to create and perform this runway show together with Aine and Japanese art students.
