Ryoji Ikeda ( from dumb type) Datamatics [ver. 2.0]

Tonight was a fashion night out day ; however, I choose to go to a visual art performance by Ryoji Ikeda who is a member of dumb type.
dumb type is a media performance group from Kyoto, Japan.
They are consisted with visual artists, contemporary dance performers and sound designers.

I'm a big fan of dumb type since I was a college student in Japan.
I went to several their performance in Japan and NY.
Their performance is digital, sophisticated and beautiful.
I was happy to see his performance in here, NY.



The movie was really sophisticated and beautiful but on the other hand it could be violence.
Since I had bad cold , it was tough to see whole noise movie for a hour.

From this movie, I got some inspiration.
One of inspiration was visualizing people's conscious between life and death.
Another inspiration was manipulated universe by god.

Every inspiration was magnificent and beautiful ans sophisticated.

If you interested in dumb type, you can check more movie below.

dumb type - memorandum (chapter2-part2)

Jewelry Studio

My photographer friend, Tal came to my jewelry studio and shoot some pictures.

Tal Shpantzer
http://www.talfoto.com

Our Jewelry is on ELLE U.S August issue

My Jewelry was introduced ELLE U.S magazine August issue.
They introduced Coral Necklace, Spine Bracelet, Spider Web Ring and Spider Earring.

I believe ELLE magazine is one of big magazine in Fashion.
I've been respected this magazine, so I'm really glad to be on this magazine.
I'm appreciate they found me.

New York African Fashion Week

I participated New York African Fashion Week.
The show was hold at Broad Street Ballroom in Financial District.
It was really exciting experience to me.
There are many fashion designers, stylist, make up artists in the back stage.
I was happy to be a part of the show.

After talking with a model at back stage, I saw the show from audience side and I found the model with my jewelry and she was walking on the shiny runway.
It was really beautiful with righting.I was really impressed with the scenery.


Thank you for every body who met at the show!

Back stage

White feather necklace.

Spider Web Necklace

Spider Web Earring

Feather Necklace

Gold aqua chain necklace

Sea Uchin Rings

Feature in Sumie Tachibana's Look Book

My jewelry was featured in Sumie Tachibana's look book for Fall/Winter 2010/2011.

Sumie Tachibana is a rising fashion designer in New York, known for her dark and edgy collections.

She coordinated my 7 rib spine bracelet with her fashion designs, creating an overall edgy look. This bracelet also comes in a 4 rib version as well.

Close up of spine bracelet

This spine bracelet will be featured along with some of my other pieces in the August edition of Elle Magazine. Please check it out!





You can find out more about Sumie Tachibana and see more from her collection by clicking on this link: http://sumietachibana.com

Jewelry Meets Flowers - Jewelry and Flower show -

On June 19th and 20th, I had a jewelry and flower exhibition at The Coal Shop Gallery in Brooklyn.
It was my first show in New York.
This show was a collaboration with my mother who is an Ikebana artist (Japanese floral designer).

View of gallery from window

In this show, I didn't use any torsos, instead I hung my jewelry on branches and leaves.
Because my jewelry is inspired by nature, this display style was a perfect match.
It looks like my jewelry is part of nature.

At the show, I displayed my new bone collection on exhibit. This is the 4 rib spine bracelet.

During the opening reception, we had a wonderful performance by
a street performer who stopped by the show. At the opening reception party, he played an Australian music instrument called the didjeridu.


Photo by Tal Shpantzer
Talfoto www.talfoto.com

The Coal Shop (work shop gallery)
393 Hoyt Street Brooklyn, NY

Jewelry and Flower Exhibition

I'm glad to inform about jewelry and flower exhibition on June 19th and 20th in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
I'm going to collaborate with my mother who is floral designer.

Jewelry meets Flowers
- A WAY WITH FLOWERS AND NATURE -

Jewelry and Flower Arrangement
EXHIBITION AND TRUNK SHOW

On June 19th and 20th Ayaka Nishi, jeweler, and Mariko Nishi, Ikebana artist and teacher, will exhibit at Brooklyn Workshop Gallery in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Mariko Nishi, an acknowledged artist from the School of Sensho-Ikenobo works in both modern and traditional arranging forms. Ikebana is a style originally inherited from early forms of Buddhist altar offerings circa 500 A.D., and continues to be developed to the present day by artists devoted to perfecting the joining of living forms (flowers) with sculptural principles. Mariko is known in Japan not only for her exquisite work but also for her teaching. During this special event she offers a workshop alongside her exhibit to the NY community.

Ayaka Nishi grew up in the magical world of her mother’s art. She too is fully versed in the details of nature and the principles of space. Not only flowers, but also spider webs, fish scales, honeycombs, wings, and bones inspire Ayaka’s meticulous work. Following upon the netsuke traditions for which Japan is famous, Ayaka is a superb crafts artist in her precise and elegant forms. No detail is too small for her attention. Her work is made from materials from sterling to copper and incorporates pearls and semi-precious stones. Her already popular Spine Bracelet will be available for public viewing and order.

Ayaka’s work has been featured in many magazines throughout Japan and the United States. Her pieces will be highlighted in ELLE August issue 2010.


The show opens Saturday at noon and continues through the weekend.

DATE : 6/19 sat - 20 sun (12:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

The show opens Saturday at noon and continues though the weekend.

Opening Reception : 6/19 sat 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Flower Arrangement Work Shop :
6/20 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Instractor : Mariko Nishi (Sensho Ikenobo Ikebana Artist)
Cost : $60 (Flower cost and instruction)
Rsvp at : the.coal.shop@gmail.com Limited to 6 people
BUY TICKET :
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/116075

PLACE : THE COAL SHOP (work shop gallery)
393 Hoyt Street Brooklyn, NY, TEL:718.797.9427

F or G train to Carroll Street Station. Walk one block north to Hoyt Street. The gallery is on the North side of the street between 2nd and 3rd Streets.
To walk from Park Slope, walk over the Gowanus Bridge on 3rd Street, turn right at Hoyt.


If you’d like to more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Ayaka Nishi,
please contact at

THE COAL SHOP (work shop gallery)
TEL 718.797.9427
E-mail the.coal.shop@gmail.com
ayaka nishi new york
TEL 347.813.1237
E-mail info@ayakanishi.com