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Additional information
Takako Biber was born in Kyoto, Japan. Her life in Japan was steeped in an infusion of both its artistic history and an in-depth appreciation of its wonderful and unique art forms and expressions. Conversely, during her term at Osaka University of Foreign Studies, experiencing the highly diverse international influences pervading such an environment further experiencing the highly diverse international influences pervading such an environment further broadened her horizons. Traveling extensively around the world further heightened her awareness to the plethora of beautiful artistic scenarios that continued to enrich her abilities of artistic expression.
All of this, coupled with the impact of now living in such a multicultural country as Australia, has fostered the creation and development of her unique artistic style – Modern Impressionistic Japanese Calligraphic Art – that demonstrates her concept of ‘Combination is Creation’.
Takako combines the striking contrasts of predominantly achromatic hues with her modern, thought provoking interpretations of the intriguing art of Japanese Calligraphy.
Her calligraphic artworks are compiled from exaggerated forms of calligraphy that actually spell out the picture – ‘Spelt Impressions’.
Most of her works are presented in acrylics on kami (Japanese paper) and affixed to canvas where Takako creates a unique textured surface appropriate for each particular impression. For example:
~ Nameshi, meaning softened leather, is the base for Palindrome and represents the racecar drivers’ protective clothing.
~ Unryushi, meaning cloud dragon paper, has been used for Barometer to resemble cyclonic weather.
~ Shikashi, meaning buck paper, resembles buckskin from the roebuck being the name of the bay off Broome in the Kimberleys. This paper has been used for Shine.
In most instances, Takako has actually created these names.
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takako(at)takakobiber.com.au
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