Kanako Abe "Starlit Forest #1"
A Starlit Forest #4, 5” x 7”
Kanako Abe is a kirie artist based in Seattle, WA. Being originally from Japan, Kanako specializes in the intricate art of kirie, a term that translates to paper cutting. Using the meticulous technique of paper cutting, she transforms sheets of paper into intricate designs with a precision knife. Hours of dedication, concentration, and patience are woven into each piece.Inspired by nature, the starry sky, woodland animals, folklore and dreams, Kanako's creations are visual journeys through these realms. Each cut tells a story, navigating the space between the imagined and the tangible.
A Starlit Forest #4, 5” x 7”
Kanako Abe is a kirie artist based in Seattle, WA. Being originally from Japan, Kanako specializes in the intricate art of kirie, a term that translates to paper cutting. Using the meticulous technique of paper cutting, she transforms sheets of paper into intricate designs with a precision knife. Hours of dedication, concentration, and patience are woven into each piece.Inspired by nature, the starry sky, woodland animals, folklore and dreams, Kanako's creations are visual journeys through these realms. Each cut tells a story, navigating the space between the imagined and the tangible.
A Starlit Forest #4, 5” x 7”
Kanako Abe is a kirie artist based in Seattle, WA. Being originally from Japan, Kanako specializes in the intricate art of kirie, a term that translates to paper cutting. Using the meticulous technique of paper cutting, she transforms sheets of paper into intricate designs with a precision knife. Hours of dedication, concentration, and patience are woven into each piece.Inspired by nature, the starry sky, woodland animals, folklore and dreams, Kanako's creations are visual journeys through these realms. Each cut tells a story, navigating the space between the imagined and the tangible.