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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Carol Gustavson holds a B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has the rare distinction of being the only artist creating Traditional Japanese Shibori* in the USA. Her work has received international acclaim and is in collections worldwide. Carol creates both traditional Japanese and original contemporary designs. All work is produced by hand with natural dyes on fine fabrics using centuries old techniques. Her work reflects more than thirty years in fiber arts including weaving, printing, painting, beading, garment design, embroidery, stump work, sculpture and traditional Hawaiian quilting. She is also a trained traditional kimono maker. Before devoting her career to shibori, Carol was a professional costume designer and wardrobe manager and her work is on permanent display at the Chicago Cultural Center. Her private studio in St. Charles has a prestigious client list including Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Janet Jackson, Bette Midler, Linda Ronstadt, Walt Disney Corp., WGN-TV, CBS-TV, Princess Cruise Lines, Amoco Oil Co., American Airlines and private individuals. She is a student and performer of the reknown Fujima Shunojo School of Japanese Classical Dance. Her work has been published in numerous feature articles.
*Shibori is a Certified Traditional Art of Japan, rarely produced anymore. Historically reserved for only royalty and the elite, it is still highly prized and revered today with most shibori kimono being displayed in museums.
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EVENTS CALENDAR: (E-Mail for more info.)
The artist is accepting a limited number of lectures/presentations from professional organizations, galleries and museums for 2005.
Note: Shibori Studio is not conducting workshops or classes at this time. When these events are scheduled, they will be listed here. Time usually only allows one event per year or every two years. Please e-mail to be added to the waiting list!
August 2005 *Ginza Japanese Festival, Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee, Chicago, IL - exact date available in 2005
September 2005 Osaka Garden Festival, Chicago, IL - exact dates available in 2005
October 2005 *FUJIMA SHUNOJO SCHOOL OF JAPANESE CLASSICAL DANCE* Annual Formal Performance, Chicago, IL The Fujima School is the ONLY one of its kind in the U.S. A part of its history are the legendary Kabuki actors Shoroko II and Tatsunosuke. This event is held only once a year and many distinguished guests attend. The entire troupe performs in stunning, full formal kimono. The dancers captivate the audience with their poetry in motion. DO NOT miss this event! Each year is entirely different in concept, music, dance and costume. This is extraordinary as Fujima Sensei has been outdoing himself for 27 years! We sincerely urge you to purchase tickets in advance as each year has been a sell out. *For information contact: FUJIMASCHOOL@aol.com
FYI-The FUJIMA SCHOOL is available for festivals, private and corporate events, but call ASAP to ensure availability. For performance, event or class information call 773-871-5018 or e-mail FUJIMASCHOOL@AOL.COM
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ORDERING INFORMATION: There are two types of orders - "Custom" or "in-stock".
IN-STOCK: These are a limited, select number of items listed below. All are one-of-a-kind. They are available for immediate delivery upon receipt of payment. Please e-mail the item(s) you are interested in. Availability, photos and details will be sent.
List of In-Stock items as of September 2, 2001:
Scarves, men's and womens, silk noil, crepe and charmeuse. Beautiful colors and various designs, sizes.
One "SEA-TURTLE" wall hanging in deep, rich, natural indigo blue and white. Award winning, original design. Note: This design can be custom ordered in the textile and color of your choice. As with all shibori, each piece is unique and has its own wonderful variances!
CUSTOM ORDERS: All other items except "In-Stock" are custom made, focusing on one project at a time. Please send an E-mail indicating the type of item, any specific requirements, interests or details you would like. All custom orders include a complete phone discussion to ensure all your needs are fulfilled.
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Domo arigato gozaimashita! I would like to personally thank some very special people for their help, support and inspiration.
Fujima Shunojo Sensei (Chicago, IL) for sharing his expertise in the beautiful art of kimono, allowing me to be a part of the Fujima School of Classical Japanese Dance, his support and years of friendship.
Fujima Shusen Sensei (Tokyo, Japan) for her wonderful, mesmerizing and inspirational dancing, patient instruction, support and delicious cooking!
Fujima Shuryu (Tokyo, Japan) for his inspiration, support and friendship for so many years.
Helen O'Rourke (Art Institute of Chicago, IL) for introducing Shibori, unselfish teaching dedication, many talents, support, friendship and developing my work to what it is today. Yoshiko Wada (Berkeley, CA) for her Shibori Bible, author of "SHIBORI - The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing", her expertise and vast knowledge of Shibori and dedication to keeping Shibori alive.
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