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Symphony of Light, Kubota (5 of a series 80}

So I tend to use my time at Quilting by the Lake as an "Art Holiday" visiting any exhibits that are happening locally.  Well this year, I hit the jack pot!!  The Munson - Proctor -Williams Arts Institute in Utica, NY is hosting an amazing exhibit of the work of Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003).  Kubota is credited with reviving and modernizing the nearly forgotten 400 year old  textile technique of Tsujigahana. 

The exhibit includes 48 nearly 7 foot Kimonos.  Some of stand alone pieces.  Some are series that are meant to be shown together.  There is also part of Kubota's amazing Symphony of Light.  Although only 36 are shown, the complete series consists of 80, yes you read that right, 80 kimonos that represent the grandeur of the universe.  Individually they really are a glory, but together they show the true talent of a master artist.  The 5 that they grouped together from Symphony of Light spanned the width of 27 feet!

The Kimonos are made on silk crepe with a long, labor intensive process of painting, dyeing,
embroidery and embellishing.  The dyeing process is daunting enough, but the hand stitching on the pieces is what creates the texture that brin

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Just before Christmas we reached out to another Copper Artist, that we have long admired; Chris Zielski. Otherwise known as @copperleafstudios on Instagram, Chris is an incredible custom copper artist, located in Northern Ohio.

After having read through Chris' interview, I truly feel inspired. Not only an incredible artist by hand, Chris also has a beautiful way with words. This is a MUST read.

Who are you and what is your background? As we know you are based in Ohio, do you ship worldwide? If not, where do you ship to? Can we get your incredible work in Australia?

My name is Chris Zielski. I am the artist and owner of Copper Leaf Studios, where I design and create artwork in copper and zinc. Much of my work is commissioned, including small custom pieces, large-scale corporate installations, and awards & gifts for non-profits. 

I live on a farm in the Midwest U.S. with my husband Alan. We moved here about eight years ago and built my studio together. It has large windows that overlook our 11 acres, and if you look out on any given day, you'll see a flock of chickens or ducks wandering by. 

Although I live in a pretty rural area, I do ship world wide, and now have work in 22 or 23 countries. It's been a wild journey, and I've loved every minute of it.

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