How Yamamoto Akane transforms gold leaf into intricate glass sculptures
Discover the painstaking precision of kirikane, a traditional Japanese technique. This film explores how artist Yamamoto Akane melds, cuts, and shapes gold leaves to create mesmerizing geometric designs within glass.
In this final installment of the British Museum's Making Beauty series, we observe the meticulous process of kirikane. Inspired by the decorative traditions of Buddhist sculpture, Yamamoto Akane uses gold leaves to form delicate strands and shapes. Her work represents the innovation and precision found in Japanese Kogei, demonstrating a unique ability to embed precious metal into glass to create complex geometric patterns.
Source: The only artist in the world to embed gold leaves in glass; kirikane | Yamamoto Akane: Making Beauty
