Fragility

Japanese Handmade Paper made by Osamu Hamada/濱田治

I’m honored to have these unique Japanese handmade paper made by Osamu Hamada as part of the exhibit. The fragility of the Japanese handmade paper conveys a powerful message of the fragile ecosystem of Palmyra.

Based in Kochi prefecture, Hironao and Osamu Hamada are the heirs of a 150-year old tradition of Japanese paper making, after years spent in training with their grandfather Sajio Hamada. After they started their practice, each brother developed their own style, one following the craftsman route, while the other went onto a more artistic path.