papermaking

Description of the process of papermaking and its significance to Hatanaka’s practice.

Specific description of Hatanaka’s residency at Kashiki Seishi.

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Ayumi Hamada of Kashiki Seishi harvesting kozō (mulberry tree branches) for washi at her mill’s farm.

Hatanaka harvesting kozō (mulberry tree branches)
for washi at Kashiki Seishi.

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Kozō inner bark laid out for traditional method of cleaning at Osaki Seishijo in Tosa, a very significant town and region for washi.

Kozō pulp mixing in vat at Kashiki Seishi.

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Hatanaka holding washi-making frame at Niyodo River, Kōchi, Japan.

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Hatanaka drying small batch washi made in Niyodo River, Kōchi, Japan.

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sewing

Description of the process of sewing and its significance to Hatanaka’s practice.

Washi wearables hanging in Hatanaka’s studio window at Kashiki Seishi, Japan.

Hatka hanging wearables in studio window at Kashiki Seishi, Japan.

Hatanaka sewing washi wearable during her residency at Kashiki Seishi.

printmaking

Description of the process of printmaking and its significance to Hatanaka’s practice.

Specific description of gyotaku and its origins from practical function by fishermen.

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