The Resonance of Flowers
Kirikane is a traditional decorative technique that originated in Buddhist art, in which finely cut strips of gold leaf are meticulously applied to create intricate patterns. Created using this technique, Hanakyo—literally meaning "Floral Resonance"—expresses flowers resonating in harmony with one another. Positioned beside the dining table at the heart of the Presidential Suite, the work quietly symbolizes the dialogue and resonance among the many artworks that inhabit the space, creating a graceful connection between art, architecture, and the people who gather there.
Kirikane is a traditional decorative technique that originated in Buddhist art, in which finely cut strips of gold leaf are meticulously applied to create intricate patterns. Created using this technique, Hanakyo—literally meaning "Floral Resonance"—expresses flowers resonating in harmony with one another. Positioned beside the dining table at the heart of the Presidential Suite, the work quietly symbolizes the dialogue and resonance among the many artworks that inhabit the space, creating a graceful connection between art, architecture, and the people who gather there.
Seiko Fujino
Born in Kyoto in 1964, she studied under Eri Sayoko, holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, Kirikane. Her decorative boxes have earned her the Japan Crafts Association Encouragement Award at the 2023 Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, among other honors.
Born in Kyoto in 1964, she studied under Eri Sayoko, holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, Kirikane. Her decorative boxes have earned her the Japan Crafts Association Encouragement Award at the 2023 Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, among other honors.