My first exhibition in Sapporo.
I will be exhibiting original picture book illustrations from the past and new works.
From the snow country of Niigata to the snow country of Hokkaido, I will open a deep forest of thread (ito).



◎Regarding the Exhibition

This exhibition began when a friend introduced my embroidered picture books to Esquisse.

I only do a rough sketch, and then I stitch just as I feel.
I draw only what I am feeling now, with thread on cloth.
It is a feeling like wandering into a deep, deep forest of thread (ito) that exists inside of myself.

The embroidered works and original picture book illustrations depicting the four seasons, which are the origin of my creations. And, the embroidered works that trace my inner feelings, which I am currently working on.
Right now, they are connecting as one inside of me, while being quietly chaotic.
I would be happy if you could enjoy that very fluctuation, all brought together in this exhibition.

Lastly, on the interview site "nazeka" of the friend who connected me to this exhibition,
an interview article about me as an embroidery artist has been featured over a period of six months.
I would be grateful if those who have time could also take a look at this to see what I was thinking while creating my works.

Interview site "nazeka"
https://www.nazeka.site/interview/1621/


Kiyomi Yuuki


◎Artist Profile
Kiyomi Yuuki (Kiyomi Yuuki)

Embroidery artist. Lives in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture.
In her life in the snow country, she expresses the daily scenery and moments that move her heart through embroidery.
In addition to holding solo exhibitions in Niigata and Tokyo, she has released collaborative works with Atelier Fuwari.
She regularly holds embroidery classes in Niigata, and treasures the time she can become absorbed in her work with her companions.
Her dream in high school was to be a fashion designer. After creating various embroidered works, she naturally returned to “clothes making.”
Starting in 2025, she will launch a new product line, "Clothes You Want to Wear Until They Melt."


1981 Born in Miyagi Prefecture
2004 Graduated from the Textile Course, Department of Product Design, Faculty of Design Engineering, Tohoku University of Art and Design
From the same year, began creating works drawn with thread in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas
Served as an instructor for embroidery classes in the city
2015 Published the embroidered picture book "Yuki no Hi" (A Snowy Day)
2018 Published the embroidered picture book "Fuyu no Yoru ni" (On a Winter Night)
2020 Opened the gallery and studio "Atelier Nikai" (Atelier on the Second Floor) on the second floor of her home
2024 Solo Exhibition "20 Years of Pondering the Roots" at Gakuan, Kiyosumi-shirakawa, Tokyo
Created an embroidery collaboration with the ethical apparel brand Atelier Fuwari
2025 Will exhibit at the Echigo-Tsumari Craft Fair

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yukikiyomi_embroidery