Yoshiko JINZENJI and the "Grass House" : Natural Dyeing as Lifestyle

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Color and light as they interact are the inspiration for many fiber artists. In this article Kilfoyle presents the work of Ypshiko Jinzenji, a Japanese dye artist and quilter who is internationally known for her quilt designs and for her invention of "bamboo white dyeing."In particular, this articles explores how natural environment and the cycle of seasonal changes influence the colors and textures that appear in Jinzenji's work. During her career as a fiber artist, Jinzenji has spent many years abroad, and it was only after being inspired by the quilt designs of North America and similar garment shapes in Indonesia that Jinzenji began to appreciate the rich tradition of Japanese fabric art.Jinzenji prefers to use natural dyes because they reflect the energy of the natural world. "Colors born from the plant world carry something of the essence of life. It is that vital life force that I work with ; that is why I take such pains with the materials for my quilts." Each piece is about more than just from or function; every work is a carefully crafted representation of time, space and place. The fabrics Jinzenji weaves, dyes, and sews are indigenous to the place where they are created and speak about the particularity of geography, climate, and the mood of light and season. Her works document this spirit of place, time, and vibration of light in which they are created.