Chigiri-e is a traditional Japanese art fo rm that uses torn handmade paper to create delicate\, painterly compositio ns. The name "Chigiri-e" comes from the Japanese words chigiru (to tear) a nd e (picture)\, reflecting the technique&rsquo\;s unique approach to coll age. Instead of using brushes or paint\, artists carefully tear and layer pieces of colored washi or rice paper\, shaping them into intricate images with a soft\, textured effect. This method allows for remarkable depth an d subtle gradations of color\, often resembling watercolor paintings. Root ed in themes of nature\, harmony\, and impermanence\, Chigiri-e captures t he beauty of fleeting moments&mdash\;whether in blooming flowers\, shiftin g landscapes\, or delicate animals&mdash\;preserving them through the time less medium of handmade paper.
\nAbout the Artist
\nYuki Kohya ma was born in 1923 in the City of Iga in the Mie prefecture of Japan. Rai sed by a family of Japanese rice farmers\, she grew up surrounded by the t raditions and natural beauty of rural Japan. At the age of 75\, she develo ped an interest in learning the intricate technique of Chigiri-e\, an art form that utilizes torn handmade paper to create delicate and expressive c ompositions. Kohyama&rsquo\;s work is deeply rooted in themes of nature\, incorporating flowers\, fruits and vegetables\, landscapes and animals. Ko hyama uses colored rice paper as her medium. She has a self-published auto biography titled Iga to Koga ni Ikite (translated in English as Having Liv ed in Both Cities of Iga and Koga).
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