27/05/2026
I've enjoyed revisiting my Postcards from Japan miniature collage series, something I've been planning to do for a very long time... here are a few I've created thus far, focusing on the beautifully dressed women surrounding the religious sites in Kyoto and Tokyo.
Now available on my Etsy Shop https://artoftextile.etsy.com and soon to be uploaded to my Madeit Shop: https://madeit.com.au/collections/art-of-textile
These will also be available to see in the flesh at the upcoming Artisans at The Coal Loader Market in Waverton - Sunday 7th June 9am-3pm, and Kirribilli Art Design & Fashion Market Sunday 14th June 8:30am-3pm
Inspired by a journey through Japan, a country where tradition and spirituality seem to coexist in a contemporary world of bright lights and high tech. When visiting religious sites and historic areas it was exciting to see young women elegantly dressed in kimono and obi with their hair beautifully styled and decorated in flowers, such colour and beauty! Then again, it was also exciting to see the bright lights and signage of Tokyo Shibuya and Shinjuku. The bright lights and buzz were a total contrast to the traditional Japanese culture and aesthetic. It was this juxtaposition that inspired these works.
These small works have been crafted on watercolour paper using personal photographs and textiles, embellished throughout with metallic thread and glass-like lacquer detail.
Image Sizes: 11cm x 18cm
Unframed and mounted on A4 size (21cm x 29.7cm) off white conservation mount board. The art work is first mounted on 0.5cm conservation foam core and then adhered to A4 conservation mount board which creates a lovely floating affect.
