"KOROMO"
Kimono Textile show
September 11 - September 24
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KOBO Gallery at Higo
Japantown/International District
604 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
(206)381-3000
"KOROMO"
Kimono Textile and Lighting show
By Yuri Kinoshita
September 11 - September 24
Kimono dress-up event! Saturday, September 11, 2-5pm
KOROMO - 衣 -
By Yuri Kinoshita
Saturday, September 10th - 24, 2010
Yuri Kinoshita is a lighting designer from Kyoto,Japan who moved to Seattle in 2008. For more than 10 years, before settling in Seattle, she has been interested in multi-cultures and native costumes, researching dyeing and textiles of Asia, Europe, Africa and India. This has lead to designing and making interior accessories and lighting for the home.
Yuri in her own words, "I was a rotten second daughter of a kimono fabric dealer . As a reaction to growing up with rolls of Kimono fabrics around me, I hated Kimono, tradition and ordinary Japanese convention. From a very young age, I was very interested in design and creating new things that had never been produced before. Now life comes full circle as I find myself incorporating the very thing that my life was surrounded by and use the kimono as a foundation for some of my best inspiration."
"At KOBO Gallery, we present "Koromo", the meaning which is something like being draped in a robe, featuring the "Kimono" . I will dress eight mannequins with a unique combination of Kimono, Obi, Obi-age and Obi-shime, that are made from textiles from around the world. I am also introducing a new series of lighting, using Kimono textiles. "
A special kimono dress-up event on Saturday, September 11, 2-5pm.
Artist, Yuri Kinoshita travels around the world and dresses people up in kimono. The event becomes part of the exhibit and can be viewed on KOBO's facebook fan page. Join the fun and be prepared to be transported to JAPAN!
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Upcoming events and exhibits
Barb Campbell and Javier Cervantes, Ceramics
Through September 18, 2010
Both Oregon artists, Cervantes also has a studio Oaxaca, Mexico, and has been working in clay for 30 years.
"The Colors of Fall" - An Ikebana Workshop
with Megumi Schacher
Sunday September 19, 2010, 11am - 1pm dvanced registration required, workshop fee, $30.
Please call us at (206) 381-3000 or email us.
Kimono Textile show, KOROMO
presented by artist, Yuri Kinoshita
September 11 - September 24
Mannequins showcase a unique combination of Kimonos made from textiles from around the world.
A special kimono dress-up event, Saturday, September 11, 2-5pm.
Artist, Yuri Kinoshita dresses people up in a kimono all over the world. The event becomes part of the exhibit and can be viewed on kobo's facebook fan page.
Tommer Peterson, mixed media
Ordinary Household Gods
October 2 - October 31, 2010
Opening reception - Saturday, October 2, 6 - 8pm
Graphic designer, Tommer Peterson, creates household gods who watch over our day to day life, they keep our garage door openers working, calm arguements, find lost keys, bring calm when needed, mend frayed tempers and applaud wise choices.
POTLUCK PARIS JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW Saturday, October 9, 2010, 12 - 7pm The Potluck Paris collection features the work of European jewelry designers. Each handcrafted piece of jewelry , made with recycled metals, uses copper, pewter and silver, to make beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. European artisans combine different vintage metals (i.e. flatware and teapots) and then create molds to construct their various creations. See what's new for 2010
Micki Lippe, Iris Guy and Jennifer Bennett
Jewelry artists
November 6 - November 28, 2010
Opening reception - Saturday, November 6, 6 - 8pm
Three extremely talented metal smiths and jewelry designers come together to showcase their work KOBO.
KOBO Simple Cup Show, 5th Annual
November 13 - December 5, 2010
Opening reception - Saturday, November 13, 6 - 8pm
A ceramic cup invitational, showcasing nearly 300 of a common object, nourishing the hand, the eye and the soul. Co-sponsored by the Seward Park Clay Studio.
More events are coming up this Fall, look for updates on our website and events calendar.
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 Goods From the Hoods
Salvaged from houses built in the early 1900's, the old growth fir had already been here for hundreds of years when it was harvested to build Seattle. Buying one of these serving boards, butcher blocks or trays is connecting us to Seattle history and in a way, preserving some of the last remnants of the magnificent forests that once covered the great Northwest.
Each piece is stamped with the name of the neighborhood and age of the house it came from. Goods from the Hoods only uses eco-friendly, non-toxic and food safe finishes. Available at KOBO Capitol Hill and KOBO at Higo.
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