Yoko Kawada
KINTSUGI ARTIST
Contact Yoko
T: 0415 618 842
Yoko is a Sydney based designer/maker, founder of SQUARE+ROUND Mosaic and ART KINTSUGI SYDNEY.
She studied interior design in London 1990s. During the time she also traveled extensively around the world which experience has let her to design and create her original range of interior products that narrate each local stories within, and embrace the surrounding space.
Her SQUARE+ROUND wash basin was shortlisted for Etsy Awards in 2016.\
Her works combine elements of handcraft and material technology, an approach which reflects her cross-cultural background ”Unity of Opposites” wabi & sabi aesthetic, mathematical perfection, boldness and elegance, tradition and innovation, streamlines and curves….. Square and Round. Recent years, as well as collaboration with Tajimi tile artisans in Japan for new product range, Yoko is expanding her creative skills and practicing Japanese traditional art and craft of Kintsugi and Makie which she also teaches in workshops.
Works
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