The Story
The theme of this exhibition is “Story.” Each of us carries many stories within our hearts—joyful memories we have shared with others, painful experiences we have finally overcome, stories of family and parenthood, and moments from our past. These are the stories we wish to share. Would you express your
From inside the trash can
As quilters, we often cut out only our favorite parts of a fabric and throw the rest into the wastebasket. I used to save those leftovers as well, but they kept accumulating endlessly. In the past, piecing together such small scraps was considered the very essence of patchwork. Today, however,
Protect the forests
In the past, the main causes of wildfires were mainly human-caused factors such as careless disposal of cigarettes and littering. However, nowadays, global issues have become even more serious due to the added impact of global issues. In other words, dryness and high temperatures caused by global warming make wildfires
The neclear threat
In 1945, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and in an instant, countless lives—and the futures that should have followed—were taken away. Later, my father told me that Japan had been prepared to fight to the very last person, and that the atomic bomb might have been a
Celebratory Red
The color red has a mysterious power. It captivates the viewer’s heart and gives them the courage to move forward. Red is also the color of beginnings, and in Japan it has long been an essential color for celebratory wedding attire, where couples start a new life with passion and
String Ribbon”Mizuhiki”
During celebrations, there is a custom in Japan to wrap cash. At that time, a decorative string called “Mizuhiki” is tied to the envelope of Japanese paper. It is a congratulatory meaning of “connecting people” and a desire to continue a good relationship. When my daughter got engaged, her fiance’s
I want to be a good perfomer
Have you ever dreamed that you were flying comfortably in the sky and suddenly fell from it? I wake up in such horror. When trying to accomplish something in real life, it is easy to hesitate when thinking about the timing, my abilities, people’s reactions, and the cost. Life is
Moja House
In Japan, a moja house covered with ivy and plants that you sometimes see in the city is called a “moja house”. （shaggy house） I am curious about what kind of people live there. There is also a moja house in the neighboring town of my house. The house is
Green Park and Houston Quilt Festival
From October 9th to 12th, the International Quilt Festival was held at the Huston convention, and I went to see it. Huston is easy to get to and from Japan because it has direct flights from Japan, so many Japanese people also participate in this event. During the event, I
Railway bridge and fireworks
In my hometown, fireworks go up to the summer night sky once a year. From my house, I could see fireworks over the iron bridge that goes over the river every year. In my memory, fireworks and iron bridges are always together. The road connects the town to the city,
Flowing Flowers
When the desolate winter is over and the cherry blossoms bloom all at once in spring, it is our favorite cherry blossom viewing season. Everyone gathers and throws a party under the flowers. But what Japan people like more is when the petals start to fall. The petals fall little
The beauty of the margins
The aesthetic sense of Japan is based on nature. We feel that the process of being born and raised in nature and gradually decaying is more beautiful than the brilliant beauty that has been perfected. It is the “beauty of lack” and “unfinished beauty” that will never be completed. I