Chika was born and raised in Fukuoka, Japan.
She majored in music in college.
After graduating,
She worked for an interior design company where She acquired designing skills.
Chika moved to the U.S. in 1994.
She worked for Diamond-Falk Architects.
Responsibilities included drawing plans, drafting, and designing.
After she met Ms.Kiyoko Yamamoto, a Yuzen dye artist,
at her New York exhibition, Chika was taken by the dye art and begun studying under Ms.Yamamoto.
Currently she is devoting her creative energy in Yuzen production to familiarize people in the U.S. with an art of Yuzen dye and indigo dye.
2019 - present : cultivate natural indigo leaves and Dye self-study in CT.
2010 - 2017 : Studied Aroma therapy under Mariko Hashimoto in New York
2008 - 2008 : Studied Yuzen Dye Art under Kiyoko Yamamoto in Tokyo.
2014 - 2016 : Jewelry classes at Silvermine Art center in CT.
2007 - 2009 : Studied Buddha painting under Shokan Fujino in Kyoto.
2003 - 2006 : Studied Japanese painting
under Tomiko Kato in New York.
1997 - 1999 : Water Color classes at
Noyes Cultural Art Center in Evanston, IL.
For centuries, the indigo plant has been cherished in Japan for its dual roles as a dye and a medicinal herb.
During the Edo period, both commoners and samurai adorned themselves in indigo-dyed Kimonos, recognizing its remarkable ability to heal wounds and skin ailments.
Since witnessing the mesmerizing process of dyeing with indigo, I've been captivated by its allure and almost mystical qualities.
At home, I cultivate indigo leaves,
embarking on a journey that begins with harvesting and blending them with water to create a vibrant green liquid.
Then comes the transformative moment:
immersing natural white silk or linen fabric into this concoction.
As the fabric emerges, a magical alchemy occurs as it meets the air, transitioning into a stunning shade of blue before my eyes.
Indigo's rich history and captivation transformation continue to fascinate, drawing in all who its mysteries.
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