We learned about Kazumi Nagano‘s jewelry when we saw some of her incredible work in a catalog shared with us by the YUFUKU Gallery of Tokyo, Japan for their presentation at TEFAF 2016 in Maastricht. The platinum and gold woven wire necklace pictured in the catalog was spectacular, so we went to work exploring this talented artist. We are especially moved by her quote, “My works express tranquility not dynamism; my gold is not the color of sunshine but of moonlight.”
Kazumi Nagano, Untitled, 2015. Brooches, linen paper thread, bamboo fiber, nylon thread, gold, sterling silver,colored with Sumi. Left: 80 x 80 x 85mm. Right: 90 x 90 x 70 mm.
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Kazumi Nagano wearing one of her pins.
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Kazumi Nagano gold and silver necklace.
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Kazumi Nagano beautiful gold bracelet.
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Blue and white necklace and bracelet set by Kazumi Nagano.
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