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Keiko Mita
Keiko Mita was born on tiny Rebun Island off the northernmost tip of Japan. Set in a crystal blue sea and ablaze with alpine flora in summer, the often stormy and isolated island has been a powerful influence on her work. While studying fine arts at Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Ms Mita discovered metal craft. She was fascinated by the idea of transforming cold hard metal into infinite forms, and in 1988 traveled to North America to study mixed-media sculpture at The Emily Carr School of Design in Vancouver. Afterwards she attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and earned a fine arts degree with a major in Jewelry Design
Awards and Recognitions: De Beers Right Hand Ring Award U.S.A 2003 WJA Diva Award Second Prize U.S.A 2003 WJA Diva Award Second Prize U.S.A 2002 Saul Bell Design Award Finalist U.S.A 2002 WGC Gold Virtuosi Award Finalist U.K. 2000 The JJA Jewelry Award Japan 1998 The JNWS International Jewelry Design Award Japan 1996 The Creative Jewelry Award Japan 1995 The JJA Jewelry Award Japan 1995 De Beers Diamonds Today Award U.S.A. 1995 De Beers Diamonds International Award Finalist U.K. 1994 De Beers Diamonds Today Award U.S.A. 1993 Van Cleef & Arpels, Inc. Award 1st Prize U.S.A. 1992 Monet Award 1st Prize U.S.A. 1992 The MJSA American Vision Award 1st Prize U.S.A. 1992 Ms. Mita exhibits her work at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore and The Artrider Show in New York City. She also has been a featured artist at the following shows: The Couture Awards, Pratt Mansion, New York, NY 2007 The Holiday Show, Aaron Faber Gallery, New York, NY 2007. Discovery Show, Greene & Greene Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
Education: Fine Arts graduation in Jewelry design from Fashion Institute of Technology, New York
Contact Information: design@k-mita.com / 718-906-1076
Specialization: Ms. Mita creates lasting modern designs through themes based on her love for nature and multi-cultural heritage
Website: www.k-mita.com
Address: Forest Hills, New York USA
Summary: Ms. Mita initially produced large embossed works, but eventually turned her interest toward sculpture, objects of art, and jewelry. While working with major jewelry manufacturers in the United States and Japan, she learned to appreciate new techniques and styles but remained true to her vision. In 1995, Ms. Mita’s first collections were produced for the Japanese market by a high-end jewelry company specializing in 18K gold, platinum, diamonds and precious stones. In 2002, she moved to New York City to pursue her dream and founded K.Mita Design. Ms. Mita creates lasting modern designs through themes based on her love for nature and multi-cultural heritage. Working primarily in 18K gold, she combines metal textures and complex shapes with diamonds, pearls, and other precious and semi-precious stones. Her pieces range from geometric to organic, but they are united by their clean lines and minimalist forms. Ms. Mita is also known for her use of color and the ability to create contrasts with gemstones, oxidized silver, and various other materials.
 
Moire Collection Moire Collection
Moiré is the pattern that occurs naturally between interfacing grids. The collection explores positive and negative space and the designs created by simple clean lines and overlapping patterns. The contrast between dark oxidized silver and light yellow gold, often mixed with diamonds, adds another dimension and enhances the effect

Sand Dune Collection Sand Dune Collection
The texture and landscape of deserts and sandy beaches are depicted in geometric forms in this collection. The pieces are carved in wax and finished by brushing on texture and burnishing the highest parts to add more dimension. Diamonds are often scattered on the surface to depict water or stars.
Washi Collection Washi Collection
This collection replicates the warm texture of traditional Japanese paper. The texture is prepared in wax and finished with a tool bar. It looks like a forged technique, but in fact is deeper and shinier. The contrast between textured and clean metal, often highlighted with gemstones and pearls, gives the collection its unique characteristics

 

 

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