Eriko Horiki
(*1962) Japanese
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She is a renowned artist, artisan and innovator, who creates her own works by using the Washi paper. Her interior accessories as well as the whole wall systems and further architectural elements are inspired by the Japanese Washi Paper art technique. This unique technique has formed itself in Japan in the course of many centuries. It uses the soft play of light and shadow. Miss Horiki is probably the most significant follower of renowned Japanese „Paper house“ tradition. The fame of this versatile artist crossed the borders of Japan long ago. One of the main achievements of her work lies in transferring the creative processes and materials she uses into the Western architecture. She has completed dozens of monumental architectural realizations and has been given numerous awards. Among other things, she was awarded the main prize of the „Association of Japanese artists and architects“ in 2001 and two years later she was named the Japanese „Woman of the year 2003“.
