‘classic symbols japan’ by christopher dina all images courtesy of christopher dina
christopher dina has created classically driven symbols for japan day @ central park’s art competition. in addition to representing the sights and sounds of the event, the art commemorates the 100th anniversary of japan’s donation of cherry trees to the united states.
teapot
fan
kimono
lacquered bowl
koi
torii
geta sandal
taiko drum
sake
origami crane
noble woman
designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions’ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here
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