I had the priviledge of loaning chaboo and sensu to my friend Jiro Yonezawa for his exhibit at the Portland Japanese Garden. The beautiful setting was a perfect match for his art.  The venue was stunning to say the least.  I talked to the art director there and she was very receptive to the idea of doing a group show there for furniture in 2010.

Sensu was used to display a few of his smaller pieces and also to serve as a reception table.

Chaboo was used to display one of his basket sculptures.

Jiro is a master sculptor, formally trained in Japan to work with bamboo weaving.  His work is amazing in its craftsmanship, form and attention to detail.  He has developed signature techniques as he has refined his craft over the years.  He is world renowned and his work is included in the Lloyd Cotsen collection of bamboo baskets considered to be the greatest collection in the world today.

The show at the Japanese Garden continues througout the month of November.  You should go have a look.  The gardens are beautiful as well with the last of fall foliage clinging on.

My friend Jiro Yonezawa is a master bamboo weaver/sculptor.  His work will be on display at the Japanese Garden Nov 15-30.  He has asked me to loan a few of my furniture pieces to display his sculptures. The versatile Chaboo, of course and Sensu.

There is an opening reception this sunday nov 16 at 2pm with a lecture by Nancy Moore Bess, author of Bamboo in Japan. I have her book.  Thanks Patty and Chen for buying it for me a few years ago.

Jiros work is amazing!  Ive helped him out with some public art projects in the past and wish I could continue to learn from him about working with bamboo but he has moved back to Japan.  Were lucky to have him back temporarily for the show.

And yes, I am recruiting him hard for Project Chaboo.  Integrating his bamboo cane work into Chaboo would be appropriate and incredible.  Im crossing my fingers that he has time during his stay here.

If Jiro doesnt have time, I will do something myself where I integrate raw bamboo into Chaboo.  The interplay between machined and natural of the same material would be interesting to explore.