A collaboration with D & D. An intricately hand-painted print containing seven (!) tropical D&D prints (note the Samurai garments!), alongside Kabuki make-up and traditional weapons. The writing and new label read D&D in Shodo style calligraphy. Strictly limited edition.
【Kin X Rie Takeda】 The collaboration with KIN by John Lewis. The collection is now Live and looking great! Each design was inspired by my Painted Poems series.
John Lewis Online shop: www.johnlewis.com/kin/RieTakeda
New collaboration with Kin/John Lewis, U.K.
I am happy to share the news about the latest collaboration with Kin /John Lewis for the spring & summer 2020. Several of my Painted Poems were developed and designed for this beautiful collection. So excited to wear them all! They will be in all john Lewis U.K.stores and online in April. I will update more details and info in coming months.
I was working on the project with an inspired FALL OF THE SAMURAI team. Now I'd like to share the news and a new logo! I am very honoured to be featured in their blog as well - the interview is here. Check out the full interview at the link here : A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI has a brand new logo - complete with traditional Japanese calligraphy. “A COEXISTENCE OF STRENGTH AND CONCENTRATED LIGHTNESS”: AN INTERVIEW WITH TOTAL WAR SAGA: FALL OF THE SAMURAI CALLIGRAPHER RIE TAKEDA- BEHIND THE SCENES www.totalwar.com/blog/an-interview-with-fall-of-the-samurai-calligrapher-rie-takeda/
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FALL OF THE SAMURAI
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A TOTAL WAR SEGA
FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Ainu Art Project
Since last winter, I started a new art project. The focus theme is the Ainu Art and Design. I’ve been doing lots of research about the field and analyzing the patterns and their complexity. Work in progress.
Exhibition in London 2019
“ Painted Poems “ 1st - 18th March 2019 Sway Gallery, London Private view opening : Thursday 28th February 6 - 8 pm Artist Talk & Demonstration: Saturday 9th March at 3 pm The theme is - Now and Then, Here and Now Sway Gallery presents a carefully curated selection of works by Japanese artist and calligrapher Rie Takeda, taken from her ‘Painted Poems’ series. ‘Painted Poems’ radiates with an embrace of unified harmony, striving to create a Natsukashii feeling～a warm nostalgia paired with the momentum of the here and now. Original poems pour into calligraphic design compositions, flowing with rich colours, patterns and an atmospheric spirit. The soul of the poems is painted out into vibrant life. The art of calligraphy, traditional craftsmanship, symbolism, Wabi-Sabi and Haiku-inspired poetry are all interlaced in this glowing collection. SWAY GALLERY 70-72 Old Street EC1V 9AN London tel/fax: +44 (0)20-7253-5851 e-mail: info@sway-gallery.com / Web: http://london.sway-gallery.com/
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