Takashi Iwasaki Embroidery

Embroidery is not a medium you often see used to create works of abstract minimalist art. Artist Takashi Iwasaki has broken past the usual borders of embroidery, to create his abstract work. He uses bright embroidery floss to create abstract objects, patterns, and images that seem almost dream induced.Iwasaki not only works with embroidery, but also paintings, collages, abbies, sculptures and drawings. His artist statement gives more insight to his work:

"Most of my recent works are either visual recording of my daily life or visualization of my imaginary worlds or landscapes that no one would see unless otherwise depicted. They may appear to be abstract on the surface, but most shapes and colors have meanings and origins that are very significant to me in the way I feel them, therefore they are very representational and are reflection of my state of mind. Things that I feel are never the same in the next moment because I keep changing.  Capturing moments and sharing my visions with others have been my recent obsession and pleasure."