Source of Inspiration
Itchiku Kubota was of course inspired by the long lost textile fragment technique ‘tsujigahana’ which he came across at the age of 20 at the Tokyo National Museum. This is where he got his inspiration from to create his very own textile art ‘Itchiku tsujigahana’.
However, in all of Kubota’s creations his main inspiration was nature. He had always had a passion for the aspects of nature and decided to incorporate nature in all of his designs and artworks.
The artist had a lifelong fascination with the subtle changes of colour and the quality of light achieved through clever dyeing techniques combined with the reflective properties of silk. Thirty of his finished works traced the transmission from autumn to winter and are currently on display at the National Museum of History. He made 15 other kimonos inspired by motifs, such as burning sun, that reflect the artist’s admiration for nature.
However, in all of Kubota’s creations his main inspiration was nature. He had always had a passion for the aspects of nature and decided to incorporate nature in all of his designs and artworks.
The artist had a lifelong fascination with the subtle changes of colour and the quality of light achieved through clever dyeing techniques combined with the reflective properties of silk. Thirty of his finished works traced the transmission from autumn to winter and are currently on display at the National Museum of History. He made 15 other kimonos inspired by motifs, such as burning sun, that reflect the artist’s admiration for nature.
"What I respect, admire, and love the most are the aspects of nature. The sun, moon, stars, clouds, snow and rain, mountains, rivers, trees and plants, the brilliance of gems -- all natural phenomena provide the source of ideas."
1979, Itchiku Kubota
1979, Itchiku Kubota