Explore a traditional Japanese art form that transforms torn handmade paper into breathtaking one-of-a-kind compositions with this exhibition featuring the works of Yuki Kohyama, an 102 year old artist. Kohyama's delicate and intricate work is deeply rooted in themes of nature, incorporating flowers, fruits, vegetables, landscapes and animals. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-375-2665 or fuenteso@mdpls.org. All ages.
Chigiri-e is a traditional Japanese art form that uses torn handmade paper to create delicate, painterly compositions. The name "Chigiri-e" comes from the Japanese words chigiru (to tear) and e (picture), reflecting the technique’s unique approach to collage. Instead of using brushes or paint, artists carefully tear and layer pieces of colored washi or rice paper, shaping them into intricate images with a soft, textured effect. This method allows for remarkable depth and subtle gradations of color, often resembling watercolor paintings. Rooted in themes of nature, harmony, and impermanence, Chigiri-e captures the beauty of fleeting moments—whether in blooming flowers, shifting landscapes, or delicate animals—preserving them through the timeless medium of handmade paper.
About the Artist
Yuki Kohyama was born in 1923 in the City of Iga in the Mie prefecture of Japan. Raised by a family of Japanese rice farmers, she grew up surrounded by the traditions and natural beauty of rural Japan. At the age of 75, she developed an interest in learning the intricate technique of Chigiri-e, an art form that utilizes torn handmade paper to create delicate and expressive compositions. Kohyama’s work is deeply rooted in themes of nature, incorporating flowers, fruits and vegetables, landscapes and animals. Kohyama uses colored rice paper as her medium. She has a self-published autobiography titled Iga to Koga ni Ikite (translated in English as Having Lived in Both Cities of Iga and Koga).
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Art Exhibition |
TAGS: | In-Person | Art | Animals & Nature |
Mon, Apr 21 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Apr 22 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Apr 23 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Apr 24 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Apr 25 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 26 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 27 | Closed |