MIURA Isako
Textiles
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artist statement
Artist Statement
MIURA Isako studied rozome under the supervision of her father, MIURA Kageo, and early in her career was widely recognized through numerous awards. Her commonplace subject matter and materials combine to suggest a world of fantasy, and she frequently employs flowers and animals from unusual and unconventional angles. She is an active member of the Kyoto Art and Craft Artists Association.
profile
Profile
| 2005 | B.F.A., Osaka University of Art |
| 1987 | Studied rozome under MIURA Kageo |
| 1969 | A.F.A., Kyoto Bunkyo Junior College |
solo exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
| 2007 | Sanjo Gallery, Kyoto |
| 2006 | Gallery Fujita, Tokyo (also in '05) |
| 1998 | Gallery Maronie, Kyoto |
group xhibitions
Major Group Exhibition
| 2008 | Kyoto Craft Biennale |
| 2005 | Rozome Master of Japan, Boston / Washington D.C. / Seattle |
awards
Award
| 2004 | Kusube Prize, Kyoto City Exhibition |
| 1997 | Akene Prize, Kyoto City Exhibition ('93) |
| 1996 | Prize by Chamber of Commerce in Kyoto, All Japan Dyeing and Weaving Echibition |
| 1995 | NHK Encouragement Prize, Kyoto City Exhibition |
| 1994 | Encouragement Prize, Shinsho Craft Exhibition |