Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga – avtor Hana Mitsui

Delo Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga avtorja Hana Mitsui je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje tekstila, tkanin, tekstur, vzorcev in blaga.

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Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga

avtor/ica: Hana Mitsui

Naročnik: Hana Material Design Laboratory inc.

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O dizajnu Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga

Hana Mitsui na novo interpretira tradicionalno japonsko tkanje tatami skozi pikselizirano Mono Liso, izdelano iz trave igusa. V sodelovanju z mojstri tatami raziskuje, kako se lahko ta tradicionalni material poveže s sodobnim vizualnim jezikom. S prepoznavanjem vizualne podobnosti med tkanjem tatami in digitalnimi pikselskimi mrežami je Mitsui razvila metodo za izražanje subtilnih tonov skozi taktilne, pikselom podobne oblike. Rezultat izpostavlja tih dialog med tradicijo in sodobno perspektivo. Njena praksa odraža nenehno zanimanje za prevajanje kulturne dediščine v nove vizualne izraze.

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O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Pixel Weave Monalisa Preproga sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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Edinstvene lastnosti: Transforming traditional Japanese tatami weaving, I set out to explore new possibilities for Igusa grass.
I noticed a compelling visual similarity between the geometric patterns of tatami and the pixel grid of digital imagery. Inspired by this connection, I developed a weaving technique using Igusa grass that captures painterly impressions through pixel-like expressions.
By carefully blending the natural hues of Igusa, the image of the world-renowned Mona Lisa emerges—subtle, tactile, and reimagined through a uniquely Japanese material language.
The strength of this design lies in its ability to present tatami an everyday, familiar presence in Japanese life from a fresh perspective, refracted through the iconic gaze of the Mona Lisa.
It reveals the untapped potential within our daily surroundings, reminding us that even the most ordinary materials can be transformed into something artistic and profound.
Dimenzije in embalaža: Dimensions: 1,760 mm (W) × 880 mm (H) × 5 mm (D)
Oznake: Weave, Textile, Pixel, Craft, Rug, Art, Mona Lisa, Igusa grass, Tatami
Proizvodna tehnologija: This piece was produced using the same specialized machines used to weave traditional Japanese Tatami and Goza mats. Japan has unique looms specifically designed for Igusa, and these were essential in bringing this design to life. As the Igusa industry is a small, closed circle, collaborations with designers are rare, making this a new creative challenge for the artisans involved.
After choosing the Mona Lisa as the motif, I created a pixelated version and worked closely with the craftspeople to translate it into a weave structure. We exchanged data many times to adjust the pattern, then programmed the loom for production. Since Igusa is resistant to dye, the finished piece was coated to fix the colors. Through many stages, this design was carefully crafted into a new expression of Igusa.
Oblikovalski izziv: This project marked my first experience working with Igusa weaving.
Since Igusa is typically used for everyday household items, creating a large-scale jacquard weave for an artwork like this is quite rare.
Collaborating closely with skilled artisans, I carefully considered the weave structure and color combinations, aiming to achieve maximum expression within the technical limitations of the material.

At the same time, I also focused on ensuring the functionality of the piece as a rug, designing the weave with strength and durability in mind.
This design is the result of merging my background in textile design with newly acquired knowledge of Igusa—bringing together both experience and experimentation in a truly integrated way.
Raziskave: Colorfully dyed Igusa mats woven with the Kakegawa-ori technique represent a rare and refined tradition, even within Japan. In recent years, however, many younger generations are unaware of the existence of such vibrant tatami, and the craft itself is at risk of fading into obscurity.

Having grown up in a home without tatami, I had little familiarity with it. It wasn’t until a work trip to Fukuoka that I encountered Kakegawa-ori in daily use. I was deeply moved by the beauty of this weaving method seamlessly integrated into everyday life, and at the same time, I felt a strong sense of loss and urgency in realizing how this cultural heritage is gradually disappearing.

This experience inspired me to launch the project, with the aim of reintroducing the value and beauty of this technique to a wider audience. I selected the Mona Lisa as the central motif because it is an iconic image recognized by virtually everyone, even those with no particular interest in art. It naturally captures attention, and its pixelated form retains a clear visual identity—making it especially well-suited to this method of expression.

The work succeeded in drawing attention at the exhibition, encouraging many viewers to engage with this traditional craft from a fresh perspective.
Inspiracija: This work was born out of a deep sense of urgency around the rapid decline of Japan’s Igusa culture.
Traditionally used in tatami mats suited to Japan’s humid climate, Igusa grass has seen a dramatic decrease in demand due to modern lifestyle changes, with farms now reduced to just one-twentieth of their peak.

To keep this heritage material alive for future generations, I sought to reframe Igusa in a contemporary context bridging traditional craftsmanship with digital aesthetics to explore new, sustainable possibilities for this time-honored material.
Trajanje projekta: The project began in Fukuoka, Japan in September 2024 and was completed in December 2024.
It was also showcased at a major design event, DESIGNTIDE TOKYO, held in Tokyo in December 2024.
Potek delovanja: This piece is an art rug made using traditional Japanese tatami techniques. Though it may look like a digital image, it is handwoven entirely from natural Igusa grass. The portrait of the Mona Lisa appears through pixel-like colored squares—abstract up close, but clear from a distance. It requires no special operation and can be used freely as a floor mat or wall piece. The natural texture and scent blend tradition with contemporary design.
Patenti: [Copyrights : Hana Mitsui,2025]
Zasluge za slike: [ Image#1,2,3,4 and 5 : Photographer:Naoaki Yokota]