SHIOZAWA MASANOBU
KUMIKO CRAFTSMAN

Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique used to decorate the transoms of Japanese-style rooms. The wood is split into thin strips and groves, holes, and hollows are made using a plane, saw, and chisel to assemble geometric patterns without the use of nails. Masanobu Shiozawa is a master craftsman of kumiko, a type of wood joinery that has been elevated to an art form through his intricate and unique techniques. His small geometric patterns create magnificent and graceful landscapes and forms, with his works inspiring from both micro and macro perspectives.