Questions: Kiyomi Iwata

Kiyomi Iwata

Kiyomi Iwata, Gray Orchid Fold 3, 1995 15 x 20 x 13 in.

Aluminum mesh, variegated metal leaf and embroidery

Questions

You have said that your work is influenced by your traditional upbringing in Japan.  You have also said that you explore the boundaries of East and West in your work how does this relate to these vessels that hold mysteries?

What is one of the biggest challenges that you have when working with such delicate materials such as silk?