Akari 23A - Hanging LanternTraditional Japanese paper lantern designed by Isamu Noguchi. 'Akari' means 'Light' in Japanese, and alludes to both physical lightness and illumination. Isamu Noguchi has had a life time of experimentation and a successful, multi disciplinary art practice. He designed the first Akari lamp in 1951, after learning about traditional paper lanterns in Gifu, Japan. In his quest for creating a sculpture of light that was was experienced like natural light,

Material: linen

The Haori (羽織) is a traditional Japanese sort of hip or thigh length kimono like jacket

Can be worn as an oversized shirt over pants

2-3weeks leading time

multi-disciplinary art practice

- Superior pillow case from NZ

Began learning Sogetsu Ikebana in her mid 20s

Patchouli and Cypress

28th Sep at Public Record

The book object comprises a series of interleaved sections amassing 142 pages and featuring works by Barbara Hepworth

It provides excellent UV protection and is naturally fire resistant

Wabi-Wabi is the quintessential Japanese aesthetic