about
Junko was born and educated in Japan and she moved to Canada in 2002. Junko entered the world of weaving as a university student and she is enthusiastic about fibre art. She studied under Masako Mizumachi. She has had shows of her work in Canada and Japan, and currently have studio practice in Vancouver.
artist statement
Today, technology is developed and weaving is considered by many to be very primitive. Despite its simplicity – putting a thread together in warp and weft – weaving presents endless possibilities for self-expression, by combining weaving patterns, colours and materials. Weaving is a fascinating art.
I have always loved working with fibre – a slender, elongated natural or synthetic filament. These can be everything from wool, cotton, tubes, paper, fishing lines, gold, silver, metal wire etc..
I tend to work with more natural fibre such as wool, cotton, linen recently, because I am interested in traditional and sustainable weaving practices. I spin my work from scratch and I reuse old pieces of fabric and used yarn which I create arts and crafts for daily uses.
