Mind blowing craftmanship by tatami artist Kenzie Yamada.
The soaring crane design comes in jigsaw puzzle like pieces, and mats are in fact monocolor. Dark/light areas appear thanks to how each tatami straw mat is woven, beautifully catching the light.
You can see below the different weave directions depending on the tatami parts:
and in this video how those pieces react to light with a mesmerizing shimmer:
Takashi Murakami "Mononoke Kyoto" Exhibition in Kyoto Japan Features 170 Artworks
The big Takashi Murakami art exhibition "Mononoke Kyoto", featuring 170 of the popular Japanese artist's works, is open through September 1, 2024 at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art in Kyoto, Japan.