For this exhibition, Tsumura shows fabrics, reusing plugs and LAN cables, which were destined to be industrial waste. It is not just because he has been very good at using themes such as “recycling” and ”ecology”. But also classical working techniques with his hands, such as “knitting by hand” and “patchwork” are based on his pure sincerity as artist, who is a fashion designer on the other hand. Tsumura considers about the invisible added value, such as “time” and “techniques”, which is made in the background of handwork. He says, “I consider of the relieved mind by twisting strings each other, not to stop my own creativity by taking it for craft and design.”
More on this unique use of “stuff” here: http://www.artnet.com/Galleries/Exhibitions.asp?gid=425124038&cid=184329
That is a very interesting piece of artwork. I’m impressed actually. Would you consider that folk art? I personally love painting, but I’d love to learn how to knit too.