Kabuki Series.
Threads in our hands,
intertwining through time and space,
we endure as one.
Ops, it seems this story is still unfolding.
The jewels arrived on time for this virtual exhibition, while their words, myths, and memories are still on their way. Wander among them, feel their presence. Soon, the stories will follow.
the story mabye keeps going on here.
舞(ま)う影(かげ)の
歌(うた)と色(いろ)
夢(ゆめ)の夜(よる)
Kesho.
A jewel-representation weaving bonds and telling the poetic dialogue between East and West. Born from the wonder that still meets the European gaze before the dense, precise gestures of Kabuki theatre, its story flows through hands and face.
The jewel draws ribbons like the folds of a kabukimono: crossing fingers, wrapping the back of the hand, following the rhythm of song (ka) and dance (bu). Life itself, an ancient and eternal spectacle, condensed by skill (ki) in the palm, where the metal closes, marking the kesho, the actor’s mischievous and powerful mask.
Kesho is an extraordinary and dramatic gift, in the spirit of kabuku, paying homage to the culture and essence of Japan.
My recipe: Sterling silver 925, keum-boo, carmine red.
Kizuna.
A jewel that embodies the invisible ties that bind us together — connections that transcend time and culture. Inspired by the delicate folds and knots of the kimono, it reflects 絆 (kizuna), the Japanese concept of profound and silent bonds between individuals.
It evokes a harmonious flow, like the art of tying a kimono, each knot representing a singular, enduring bond. A quiet testament to the relationships that shape us, uniting past, present, and future in a single continuous line.
My recipe: Sterling silver 925, keum-boo, carmine red pigment.
