ON LIVING WITH NATURE AS ONE

ARKET revisits the vivid and whimsical world of Takashi Tsushima to create a series of limited-edition wool blankets. Tsushima’s motifs blend animal forms with floral shapes while evoking human emotions – a manifestation of his belief that in the harmony of nature, we all live together as one.

Inspiration often comes when I think about nothing in particular, so that’s why I need moments for thinking nothing

‘I was born and raised in Fukuoka, and I don’t travel, so I have lived here my whole life. It’s a very compact and convenient city. With a bicycle we can go both to urban areas, the mountains, or the ocean. When I’m visiting other places for work, I notice and appreciate the convenience here. We can get delicious foods, fresh fish, at a good price. People look friendly and cheerful and many of my friends are living close to me. I feel comfortable and happy in Fukuoka,’ says Takashi Tsushima.