Today's post from Kirra Jamison is truly special and exciting home and studio visit. I'll leave it to Kirra to make the formal introductions but Lucy and I are really grateful to all those involve in making today's post possible. -Jenny x
The very gorgeous Mirocomachiko
It's Wednesday! And this means that Lucy is no doubt over on the other page featuring some amazing Australian home. Surprise! Today you get two for one because I've got a home tour of my own. This is the Meguro home and studio of Japanese artist Mirocomachiko, her partner and their cat Tetsuzou.
White 'Daruma' dolls called "Do" by CLASKA painted by Mirocomachiko
It's fair to say that there is no shortage of talent in the Japans contemporary art scene! Many of my favourite artists are Japanese. A new discovery for me on this trip was the work of
Mirocomachiko. Mirocomachiko gained her fine arts training from Kyoto Seika University and the Art School Umeda. She exhibits regularly throughout Japan and has illustrated a number of books. What I immediately loved about Mirocomachiko’s work is her direct, fearless and intuitive use of paint. She is definitely a painters painters. When I had the chance to met Mirocomachiko I discovered not only was she very cool but so too was her abode.
I loved these cut out birds by Mirocomachiko so much that she snuck two into my bag without me knowing! I now have them flying in at my place in Northcote.
Artwork above cabinet by Takeda Shinichi and giant guinea fowl wall-hanging by Mirocomachiko
Hama Chryanthemum 2009, 45 cm ×38 cm by Mirocomachiko. Check out more of her beautiful work on her site here.
Pretty dresses from Monikototo.
Sprouting! Awesome! And turtle sculptures by Mirocomachiko
Mirocomachiko's next exhibition will be at 33 Bal Gallery in Kobe in December. Thank you Mirocomachicko for allowing Dane and I to photograph your home. Thank you to Duncan Brotherton and Itohen bookshop and gallery for making todays post possible. If you’re heading to Kansai or just interested in the art scene there do check out Duncans blog Tsunagari D.
- Kirra
Pint sized Mirocomachiko. Kawaii!
