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Book Synopsis: The first major book on Japanese textile artist Itchiku Kubota, published to accompany a touring exhibition. This lavishly illustrated book showcases fifty-five masterworks by Japanese kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003). Initially determined to unlock the secrets of dyed and painted Japanese textiles of the fourteenth to early seventeenth centuries, Kubota ultimately invented a unique method of decoration. His work combines stitch-resist and ink drawing with a complex layering of color to achieve hauntingly beautiful landscapes with richly textured surfaces and an impressionistic rendering of nature never before seen in the textile arts. Although Kubota produced kimono for Japanese celebrities, his primary endeavor was the creation of a series of monumental kimonos intended only for display. Mount Fuji, Universe, and the thirty-four-piece Symphony of Light are his most important series. The latter two are intended to be shown sequentially, much like the panels of a Japanese screen or decorated sliding doors. This entirely new approach to the use of the kimono as a vehicle for pictorial imagery has enabled Kubota's work to reach beyond the traditional boundaries of the single garment and elevated his work to installation art. This book accompanies a touring exhibition and features essays by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Asian textile specialist and former costumes and textile curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Hollis Goodall, curator of Japanese art at LACMA, as well as an interview with Mr. Kubota's son and artistic heir, Itchiku Kubota II, by Derrick Cartwright, Director of the San Diego Museum of Art. 200 color illustrations
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Looking for a truly exquisite piece of art that you can wear? Look no further than the captivating work of Japanese textile artist Itchiku Kubota. Our new book, "Kimono as Art," takes you on a journey through Kubota's mastery of the kimono, showcasing fifty-five masterworks that will leave you in awe. Kubota's unique method of decoration combines traditional techniques with a modern twist, resulting in hauntingly beautiful landscapes and textured surfaces that have never been seen before in the textile arts. With 200 color illustrations, this lavishly illustrated book is a treasure that will transport you into the world of Kubota's visionary creations.
What makes Kubota's work truly remarkable is his ability to transform the kimono from a simple garment into an installation art piece. His monumental kimonos, such as "Mount Fuji," "Universe," and the awe-inspiring thirty-four-piece "Symphony of Light" series, are intended for display and are a sight to behold. Just like the panels of a Japanese screen or decorated sliding doors, Kubota's kimonos tell a story as they are shown sequentially. Each piece is meticulously crafted to create a captivating narrative that will captivate and inspire anyone who lays eyes upon them.
Accompanied by insightful essays by renowned textile specialist Dale Carolyn Gluckman and Japanese art curator Hollis Goodall, as well as an enlightening interview with Itchiku Kubota II, Mr. Kubota's son and artistic heir, this book provides a deep exploration into the life and work of one of Japan's greatest textile artists. We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of "Kimono as Art" and discover the mesmerizing beauty that lies within these pages.
Ready to embark on this artistic journey? Grab your copy of "Kimono as Art" today and unlock the secrets of Itchiku Kubota's breathtaking creations. Click here to get your hands on this extraordinary book now!
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