a cloudy day 2

I'm showing a new metal scrubber chandelier ' a cloudy day 2' at Grønbechs Gård in Denmark.
I extended the size of the previous one showed at ICFF 2010.
The exhibition is going till August 15th.
http://www.groenbechsgaard.dk/
If you have an opportunity to go to Denmark, pop in the Grønbechs Gård!

Thank you, Mai.
Mai Ørsted: http://www.maioersted.com/

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Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2011

I'm sorry I report late, but I exhibited a soft toy at Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2011 for Tohoku charity.
We are thinking what we can do for Japanese earthquake, tsunami and radiation victims.
I took part in a project for Japan called ' The Give-A-Smile' with British European Design Group.
A Japanese designer, Tomomi had a workshop at a primary school in a devastated area with our soft toy patterns.
I designed a soft toy with cherry blossoms, which is one of the ancient symbols of Japan in the hope that the small pet toy based on a German dachshound will bring a little bit of happiness to a child. I wanted to say we are with you and keep supporting Japan.

Love Earth

Victionary published a new design book 'Love Earth' featuring eco ideas.
http://www.dwell.com/articles/love-earth-eco-ideas-and-designs.html
They put my toothpicks and disposable spoon lampshade on it.
If you find 'Love Earth' in a bookstore around you or on e-shop, have a look!

Thank you, Grace and Katherine.
Victionary: http://www.victionary.com/

Jotta and Tendence 2010

Jotta posted an article about the installation at Beyond the Valley on their website.
http://www.jotta.com/jotta/published/home/article/v2-published/861/daisuke-hiraiwa-skin-of-spaces
Thank you, Millie and Ben!

I'm showing my toothpicks and spoons lighting at Tendence 2010 in Frankfurt.
I would be grateful if you were around there and could pop in the show.
Tendence 2010: http://tendence.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/besucher/willkommen.html

Saji magazine at Beyond the Valley

Do you know a creative magazine called Saji?
I met a photographer Miho in the 100% Design Tokyo last year.
She is a founder of Saji magazine has a unique food recipe with great images.
I found the latest issue in the beyond the valley by accident.
It's a worth to check it unless you have seen before.
You can buy this book in creative shops in some countries like Japan, UK, France..
Also you can read the Saji in Japanese, English and French.
I'm a fan of Saji!
Saji : http://ameblo.jp/saji-web/

Frank in Whitstable Biennale

Last week, I installed other part of knives chandelier at Frank in Whitstable on the North Kent coast of the UK. The place is famous for oyster and has a festival of contemporary visual art. The Whitstable Biennale 2010 is starting from Saturday 19 June to Sunday 4 July.
Whitstable Biennale : http://www.whitstablebiennale.com/

Frank is along the main street in Whitstable and a space for british desigers selling creative handmade craft and decorative pieces and art such as books and badges, jewellery and stationery, textiles and prints, ceramics and lighting.. My work is displayed in front of the window in the shop.
Frank : http://www.frankworks.eu/

Hope you can enjoy knives pieces and oysters in Whitstable during the festival.


















































evening view

Beyond the valley

I installed a part of my knives chandelier as a window display.
If you have an opportunity to pass through the Newburgh street in Oxford Circus, just have a look at Beyond the valley's window.
Beyond the Valley : http://www.beyondthevalley.com/

Special thanks to Meabh!
She is creating her own textile design at the National College of Art and Design
in Dublin. Check the following web-site.
Meabh De Burce : http://meabhdeburca.posterous.com/