Ikuyo SAKAMOTO
1953-2012, Kagoshima Prefecture
Sakamoto’s embroidery is characterized by its high-density three-dimensional intricate layers of colorful threads. In 1988, she began nui sewing, a form of freestyle embroidery, and gradually developed her unique way of expression.She used colorful cotton thread and fabric. Many of her works are round shaped as she used an embroidery frame. Working with a random-needle embroidery style, each piece took about one or two months to complete. Her pieces are plump and thick, and her unique worldview harmonizes the beautiful colors and depth created from irregular stitches.