Wow. This ongoing series of portraits, titled Constellation, by New York artist Kumi Yamashita has more to it than first glance reveals. It is one, yes, one strand of unbroken black thread wound around a dense array of galvanized nails mounted to a background board painted white. This means that the darker areas of the portraits are solely resultant from the density of string. What an incredible amount of planning and foresight had to have gone into these amazing pieces.
Courtesy of Kumi Yamashita
Matt Davis is a Virginia Tech graduate and one of the founding editors behind Arch2O. Launching the platform in mid‑2012 alongside fellow Hokies, he helped shape its identity as an international hub for design innovation and critical dialogue . With a foundation in architectural education and a passion for uncovering unconventional design approaches, Matt has contributed significantly—both editorially and strategically—to Arch2O’s growth, ensuring that emerging architects, academics, and creatives have a space to question, explore, and elevate the built environment.