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Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Japanese
Born in Osaka, Japan, Tomo Mori received a BFA from Atlanta College of Art, and worked for an international news agency for 11 years after graduation. As a graphic designer she supported top journalists covering news from all over the world 24/7. This experience of seeing the world from a newsroom perspective planted seeds for her missions as an artist today. Mori’s work focuses on the interconnectedness and healing in the space where we experience many conflicts and struggles. As a first-generation immigrant and a mother with inconsistent access to separate studio space, she has learned to integrate her creative life with her cultural heritage and domestic existence, blurring the lines between different aspects of her identity as a woman. Mori has exhibited her works in various galleries, from local community venues to international events like SCOPE Miami. She also has a strong passion for public art installations. She was given diverse commissions from the MTA Arts and Design in 2018 and Columbia University in 2016. She has created a mural for Governors Island as a part of a 2019 summer program. Most recently she completed work on a corporate commission for Swan Reserve Hotel in Orlando, FL.
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Artist: Tomo Mori
Cuando la Luna Llora
Cuando la Luna Llora

Cuando la Luna Llora

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This is about the beauty of feeling freely what you need to feel. It's okay to cry, process, and let go. I had this vision during my stay in the Caribbean, where I felt very open. This painting is on a gallery wrapped canvas with finished bla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Kimono Soul #12, Abstract Painting
Kimono Soul #12, Abstract Painting

Kimono Soul #12, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Tomo Mori uses cut kimono fabric scraps, carefully following the original patterns, to create this abstract composition. This process gives new life to a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Dream of a Crane, Abstract Painting
Dream of a Crane, Abstract Painting

Dream of a Crane, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I call this technique 'canvas mosaic' which I developed over the last nine years. The square shapes are cut and painted pieces of canvas fabric that I adhered to the stretched canvas. Initially inspired by digital pixels, but harkens back to traditional mosaic making. Cranes are one of symbolic creatures in Asia. Mysterious and always a little lonely in a beautiful way. I painted a dreamy crane with traditional Japanese Kimono patterns...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Cradle, Abstract Painting
Cradle, Abstract Painting

Cradle, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A burst of colorful squares with various patterns intricately arranged by artist Tomo Mori. "I make tiles with fabrics, then utilize a traditional mosaic technique with acrylic painting," explains Tomo. She carefully cuts each square of vintage kimonos and sets them in a mesmerizing fashion. "The image has layers and slight three-dimensionality to create an interesting texture. The canvas is linen and it adds warmth to the overall feeling. Gold colors reflect light and the painting looks different during the day and night."


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: mosaic, collage, abstract, nursery, childhood, fabric, pattern, contemporary, kimono, Japanese, mixed media...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Lullabies, Abstract Painting
Lullabies, Abstract Painting

Lullabies, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is about the universal feeling of comfort to sing lullabies and memories of childhood," shares artist Tomo Mori. "I make tiles with fabrics, then ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Red String 3, Abstract Painting
Red String 3, Abstract Painting

Red String 3, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I call this technique 'canvas mosaic' which I developed over the last nine years. The square shapes are cut and painted pieces of canvas fabric that I adhered to the stretched canvas. Initially inspired by digital pixels, but harkens back to traditional mosaic making. In Japan, we use red string...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Red String 2, Abstract Painting
Red String 2, Abstract Painting

Red String 2, Abstract Painting

By Tomo Mori

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I call this technique 'canvas mosaic' which I developed over the last nine years. The square shapes are cut and painted pieces of canvas fabric that I adhered to the stretched canvas. Initially inspired by digital pixels, but harkens back to traditional mosaic making. In Japan, we use red string...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

NO REGRET
NO REGRET

NO REGRET

By Tomo Mori

Located in Three Oaks, MI

Japanese artist Tomo Mori has lived all over the world after leaving her hometown of Osaka, Japan, including the Caribbean, Latin America, and West Africa. She now lives in New York City where she exhibits her work prolifically. Mori’s works at the Judy Ferrara Gallery...

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2010s Minimalist Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Treasure Found In A Quiet Place : mixed media work of art
Treasure Found In A Quiet Place : mixed media work of art

Treasure Found In A Quiet Place : mixed media work of art

By Tomo Mori

Located in New York, NY

Mixed media collage by Tomo Mori. Tomo Mori is a Japanese-born artist living in New York City. Her work has been exhibited in Scope Miami, Flux Art Fair, Rush Art, Gallery Aferro, a...

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2010s Contemporary Tomo Mori Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Cotton, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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SEARCH FOR WARMTH
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Find a wide variety of authentic Tomo Mori mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Tomo Mori in mixed media, acrylic paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Tomo Mori mixed media, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Chaco Terada, Patricia McParlin, and C. Dimitri. Tomo Mori mixed media prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $725 and tops out at $6,500, while the average work can sell for $1,275.