Tape Art: Baku Maeda Sculptures

In most people's minds, silk ribbons are the typical material for decorating, decorating hair, or wrapping gifts. But the possibilities of silk ribbons are much wider. They are suitable for creating real works of art. This was proved by the work of the Japanese Baku Maeda.

The man's profession is an illustrator. Baku saw aesthetics and great potential in the tapes. And he began to create real sculptures from them. Original creations depicting deer, rabbits, dragons, foxes, as well as natural landscapes harmoniously combine two directions: art and craft. Ribbons for Baku are brushes for the artist. Mead's design consists of hundreds of weaves and is woven from many silk folds.

Unusual creativity inspired Baku to open the Ribbonesia project. Today, several people are working on the project. The products of the workshop are not only exhibited at exhibitions and galleries, but are also available for order by private individuals.

The first stage in the manufacture of sculptures is the development of a unique image. Additional elements of the installations are wood, paper and metal.

“From the point of view of the technological process, masterpieces of art can be different: simple and complex. In terms of the philosophical message, the story is the same. With the natural form of creations, we want to show not only aesthetics, but also demonstrate the complexity and patterns of the forces of nature,” the author of the sculptures shared his thoughts.

The illustrator's works are known all over the world. Another achievement is a book in which Patrick told his path of becoming. You can buy silk ribbons on our website in this section.