Tomoko Kubo is an illustrator and fiber artist who is transforming the Japanese hiragana writing system into an art form through embroidery. Each character, representing a unique sound, is adorned with images that correspond to words starting with that sound, thereby merging language and artistry. Kubo's inspiration came from a collaborative exhibition where she embroidered the character for 'y', leading her to create a series that initiates a playful learning experience. Utilizing social media feedback, she aims to complete an entire set of hiragana characters, enriching both the arts and education realms.
Kubo embeds imagery into the form of each character, visualizing words that begin with that character, like a horse for う (u), enhancing learning.
Starting with her own name's syllables, Kubo's embroidery series sparked from a collective exhibition and social media acclaim, inspiring her continuing journey.
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