Gravity Defying Paper Tapestries Jacob Hashimoto
Jacob Hashimoto has taken a deeper approach to the Japanese tradition of kite-making. Drawing on his heritage, Hashimoto creates three-dimensional structures made out of thousands of miniature kites. The installations form cascading shapes that appear to float in mid air.
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When the kites are assembled on an intricate network of thread, they evoke a feeling of stillness and weightlessness like gravity defying paper tapestries.
Jacob is a contemporary artist who currently lives and works in New York.
Alice Hellyar is an Architect and Craftsperson in the Columbia River Gorge of the Pacific Northwest, where she has practiced since 2011. Her work includes custom residential design with a focus on site specific homes. She is continually exploring the relationship between the natural world and the built world, which inspires her work. Alice is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is an AIA member. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech.