Tomo Mori

Kimono Soul #16, Abstract Painting

2019

Artist Comments
A flowing composition of abstract foliage created from carefully cut and arranged vintage Japanese Kimono fabrics. Artist Tomo Mori set the design on a striking black background, even giving special attention to the sides of the canvas. "The process gives new life to old and no longer used things," says Tomo. Part of her signature series of collage work created with a technique she calls 'canvas mosaic.'

About the Artist
Tomo Mori finds herself drawn to images that are melting, dripping, streaming and flowing. Her process is extremely meticulous yet spontaneous in its execution, allowing natural instinct to guide the creativity and fluidity of the work. Tomo's signature technique is collage made of canvas on canvas, a style that adds depth and dimension to her work. Born in Osaka, Japan, her family moved to Tokyo when she was four, where she recalls happy family memories under the cherry blossoms. She is now based in New York, and when she's not making art, Tomo likes spending time with her family and dancing.

Words that describe this painting: Japanese, Japan, kimono, fiber art, textiles, Asian, collage, abstract, flowers, spring, floral, garden, abstract, flora, non-representational, mixed media artwork, black

Kimono Soul #16
Tomo Mori
Vintage Japanese kimono fabric and acrylic paint on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2019
12 in. h x 9 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.