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Shima Shima by Furuya Korin (c 1900)
“Shima Shima” (which translates to “Stripes” in English) is a captivating example of Furuya Korin’s bold yet refined approach to textile design during Japan’s Meiji period—a time when the nation was rapidly modernising and absorbing influences from the West while still valuing its traditional arts.
This design exemplifies Korin’s mastery of visual rhythm, minimalism, and surface abstraction. In "Shima Shima", alternating linear forms often rendered in vibrant contrasting colours, create a hypnotic effect that feels both contemporary and rooted in Japanese visual culture. The design likely served as a textile pattern, possibly for kimono or interior decoration, showcasing the harmony between functionality and artistry.
Shima Shima by Furuya Korin (c 1900)
“Shima Shima” (which translates to “Stripes” in English) is a captivating example of Furuya Korin’s bold yet refined approach to textile design during Japan’s Meiji period—a time when the nation was rapidly modernising and absorbing influences from the West while still valuing its traditional arts.
This design exemplifies Korin’s mastery of visual rhythm, minimalism, and surface abstraction. In "Shima Shima", alternating linear forms often rendered in vibrant contrasting colours, create a hypnotic effect that feels both contemporary and rooted in Japanese visual culture. The design likely served as a textile pattern, possibly for kimono or interior decoration, showcasing the harmony between functionality and artistry.
Shima Shima by Furuya Korin (c 1900)
“Shima Shima” (which translates to “Stripes” in English) is a captivating example of Furuya Korin’s bold yet refined approach to textile design during Japan’s Meiji period—a time when the nation was rapidly modernising and absorbing influences from the West while still valuing its traditional arts.
This design exemplifies Korin’s mastery of visual rhythm, minimalism, and surface abstraction. In "Shima Shima", alternating linear forms often rendered in vibrant contrasting colours, create a hypnotic effect that feels both contemporary and rooted in Japanese visual culture. The design likely served as a textile pattern, possibly for kimono or interior decoration, showcasing the harmony between functionality and artistry.
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Furuya Korin’s approach in works like Shima Shima was deeply influenced by Rinpa school aesthetics, known for their decorative use of pattern, flat planes of colour, and motifs drawn from nature. However, in Shima Shima, Korin pushes the boundaries of traditional Japanese design, embracing geometric abstraction and the repetition of form—elements that would become central to modernist design movements in both Japan and the West.
Artistic Significance
What sets "Shima Shima" apart is its sophisticated restraint. Unlike many of his more organic, nature-inspired compositions, this work relies solely on geometry and repetition to create an early nod to what we might now call minimalist design. The piece reflects Korin's desire to innovate within the tradition, offering fresh visual language that could appeal to both traditional craftsmen and modern designers.Legacy
“Shima Shima” is part of a broader effort by Furuya Korin to elevate textile and pattern design to the level of fine art. Through his published design books like Shin Bijutsukai, he inspired generations of textile artists and designers, both in Japan and internationally. His influence can be traced in the visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau, modernist textile design, and even contemporary fashion. -
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