Nakamura Emika
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I am soothed and captivated by the beautiful green color of plants and the pure atmosphere they create. In plants, leaf veins play an important role in supporting the leaves and carrying water and nutrients. The way the leaf veins spread out aligns with my own desire to expand my knowledge and technical experience, and I express this through the rope pattern.
b. 1994, Hyogo, Japan
Graduated from Traditional Arts Super College of Kyoto, Bamboo Craft major
Apprenticed to Tanabe Chikuunsai IV
Admitted to the 48th Western Japan Traditional Craft Arts Exhibition for the first time
Finalist, Mingei Bamboo Prize 2021, Musée National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, Paris, France
52nd Western Japan Traditional Craft Arts Exhibition
Tanabe Chikuunsai IV and Apprentices: Tradition and Innovation, TAI Modern, Santa Fe, NM
I am soothed and captivated by the beautiful green color of plants and the pure atmosphere they create. In plants, leaf veins play an important role in supporting the leaves and carrying water and nutrients. The way the leaf veins spread out aligns with my own desire to expand my knowledge and technical experience, and I express this through the rope pattern.