If you've been in the gallery you're likely familiar with artist Yoko White's extraordinary needlework. A master of colour and French knots, her works are skillful and whimsical, with a side of Yoko's fantastic sense of humour. (Here's a little background on French Knots for those of you who aren't quite sure what it is.)
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| Yoko White, Wisteria Tree Tunnel, 9.5"x14", French Knots Hand Emroidery |
Yoko grew up in Tokyo, Japan and moved to Canada to complete her education when she was 20 years old. She's always had a love for needlework, saying, "Since I was a little girl I made clothes for my doll, or made crafts for my families and friends. I really take my time when doing crafts to make sure the work comes out exactly as I imagined it and I am sure you will see this in all my work!"
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| Wisteria Tree Tunnel detail. |
Yoko has generously shared her process with us on her most recent piece, Wisteria Tree Tunnel, and we are excited to share it with you!
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| Wisteria Tree Tunnel sketch layout. |
"I started this piece in January. I wanted to make art that makes people
say WOW! I think I was getting sick of cold winter weather ( I
still love Canadian winter) and I thought making beautiful place /
gardens can help me feel more like Spring."
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| Wisteria Tree Tunnel in process. |
"I felt like I was there
while I was making this, each French knot was my happy time, and I
really hope people can see how I felt, and this art will help people to
feel warmer all season."
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| Wisteria Tree Tunnel in process. |
"The location of this tunnel is called Kawachi Fuji Garden in Japan. "
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| Wisteria Tree Tunnel in process. |
Thank you Yoko for giving us a sneak peak at behind the scenes of your work! See more pieces by Yoko in the gallery or online here.
