Today’s J-blip: Bang a paper drum
Yumiko Matsui’s “Portable Shrine (Omikoshi).”
The booming of the taiko drums and the shouts from touts at carnival games and food stalls — you can almost hear the sounds of a Japanese summer festival when you look at Japanese artist Yumiko Matsui’s delightful paper sculptures. She is known for intricately crafting scenes with a whimsical take on familiar sights, from the stands at the festivals to the billboards in Shibuya. While you’re in a matsuri mood, don’t forget to bookmark the JT’s monthly festival listings.
Tags: festival, matsuri, paper, paper craft, summer
