Florescence - A Tsumami-Zaiku Exhibition by Cora Fung
Florescence is the upcoming solo exhibition by Cora Fung, a Tsumami-zaiku artist based in Sheffield.
The exhibition will showcase headpieces and artwork created through the media of fabric and dye, featuring a wide variety of flowers, as well as birds and butterflies.
Florescence will be presenting the latest artwork created by Cora, as well as a selection of her previous work, showcasing her intricate craftsmanship and artistic endeavour.
After her 2023 exhibition titled Kachoufuugetsu, which was held in Manchester, Cora wanted to connect with the audience back here in Sheffield, where she embarked on her artistic journey and flourished into an artist and artisan.
Through this event, she wants to share her passion, joy, and fulfilment that she acquired through practising the craft of Tsumami-zaiku, as well as her fascination with flowers.
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Residing in a city adorned with plenty of gardens, parks, and peaks, Cora takes great inspiration from the ethereal yet ever-changing beauty of nature. She aims to capture its gracefulness and vitality through the elaborated and delicate craft of tsumami-zaiku.
Cora primarily works with lightweight cotton and silk fabric, and is eager to explore different kinds of hand-dye techniques and colour combinations. Her work includes headpieces, jewellery, and decorative artwork.
About Tsumami-Zaiku
Tsumami-zaiku is an artisan skill originated in the Japanese aristocracy, dating back to the late 18th century. It is a traditional craft in which practitioners create decorative items and fashion accessories by folding and assembling small, square pieces of fabric.
Tusmami-Zaiku has always played an important part in the traditional entertainment scene, as it is adopted to create elaborate headpieces for Maiko. The craft is also used for creating hair accessories for special occasions such as coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings.
With the popularisation of Tsumami-Zaiku, application of the craft has become much wider. The craft can be found on items such as jewellery, pictures, and home decor. Designs of Tsumami-zaiku have also evolved. Although the motif of Tsumami-Zaiku traditionally revolves around nature, more abstract patterns can also be found in contemporary work.