Fireflies by the river

ikasu | Stand : AA10

This work is inspired by humid summer in Japan, it uses silver leafing as a creative point.

It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood, a tree closely connected to kimono culture, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.

In this artwork, the aim was to capture the splendor of Japanese nature, showing the fireflies flying among river grass. Traditional Japanese culture, represented by the kimono, and wood, an integral element of Japanese craftsmanship, were used to bring this vision to life.

I used two pieces of obi that could no longer be used as clothing and silver leaf to create the ultimate upcycled piece.

The marriage of Japanese natural materials - silk, paulownia (frame), and silver - and Japanese natural motifs - fireflies and grass - expresses the magnificent beauty of Japanese nature from various angles.

The central silver decoration stands out as a distinctive feature of this work. Silver is interwoven among the grass painted on the obi, creating a sense of river.

• Art Style: Textile Art
• Art Medium : Textile (antique kimono fabric), silver leaf
• Size and orientation: Vertical
• Dimensions (cm): Height- 73.00, Width- 63.00, Depth- 5.00
• Colour: Beige, Silver, Blue
• Price: AED 7880