Atelier Kigi

"The Art that Illuminates the Heart, Created through Paper Cutting"

I operate ATELIER KIGI, a store in Japan that manufactures and sells panel art, interior decor, and custom-made furniture.

At ATELIER KIGI, we create unique art pieces, primarily focusing on paper cutting, where tradition and modernity harmonize. Through various themes such as reproductions of Utamaro’s beautiful women, architectural designs, and nature-inspired panel art, we bring to life warmth and stories through the interplay of light and shadow.

Each piece features a design that integrates the frame, transforming both the artwork and space into a unified work of art, adding a touch of kindness to your everyday life.

Starting with hand-drawing, we cherish the warmth and unique touch that cannot be achieved by machines.

ATELIER KIGI
Junko Sasano
Enjoy art that expands from Osaka to the world

Graduated from the Department of Fine Arts, Konan High School, Osaka Prefecture
Building on my career as a furniture craftsman, I am pursuing new forms of expression by blending art and design.

The unique brand "Munyu Munyu" was inspired by Japan's traditional "ranma" (transom) craftsmanship.
It features works that combine the art of paper cutting with contemporary design.
In the future, we aim to see these creations utilized in various spaces both domestically and internationally