石河美和子・ISHIKAWA Miwako

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石河美和子
アーティスト・染色家。女子美術大学大学院工芸専攻の修士課程修了後、染色家である祖母の染色道具を引き継ぎイワサキ染工房を設立。伝統工芸の染色技法を取り入れたオリジナルな染色作品の制作活動を始める。台東区の建物保存活動やアートプロジェクト、横浜市を中心とした音楽ホールでの子ども向けワークショップの講師、アート企画に関わる。現在、東京ビエンナーレのコーディネーター・東京家政大学助教。

ISHIKAWA Miwako
Artist and dyeing artist. After completing a master's degree in crafts at Joshibi University of Art and Design, she took over her grandmother's dyeing tools and established Iwasaki Dyeing Studio. She began creating original dyed works incorporating traditional craft dyeing techniques. She has been involved in building preservation activities and art projects in Taito Ward, as well as teaching workshops for children at music halls and art projects mainly in Yokohama City. Currently coordinator of Tokyo Biennale and assistant professor at Tokyo Kasei University.