Kristi Nakata
About
Kristi Nakata (she/her) is a Yonsei (fourth generation) Japanese American fiber artist born and raised in the Seattle area, on Duwamish and Coast Salish land. Kristi creates macraweave wall hangings combining techniques of macramé and weaving. Inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, she creates mountainscapes and abstract interpretations of the colors of our region. Her macramé products include checkered bags, coasters, keychains, plant hangers, wall hangings, and more.
Kristi's artistic journey began with oil painting and watercolor, and she dabbled in many arts and crafts forms until she found fiber arts. During the day, she works in nonprofit communications and marketing.
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Person
I am inspired by so many incredible fiber artists, but in particular I have to shout out Rachel Breuklander, the Lark's Head Shop. She has developed such a unique and distinctive style of macramé with her landscapes, and has started an important conversation about inspiration versus copying in the macramé community. I have been greatly inspired by her landscapes, but like to think that I have put my own spin on the style using different techniques and incorporating weaving.
Place
I am inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, where I live. My very first macraweave landscape was a lake and mountain image, and from there I dreamed up the San Juan Islands macraweave, the Mt. Rainier macraweave, and from there I developed my signature style! I grew up going to summer camp in the San Juan Islands, and it holds such a special place in my heart.
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