As the long time art director of the peerless American textile firm, Clarence House, Kazumi Yoshida has created a signature style of figuring ease and naturalism into contemporary pieces. The artist’s distinct aesthetic has also been notably realized in textile, Kazumi has created Hermès luxury items in partnership with the esteemed French brand for several years.
His paintings and sculptures have been included in numerous shows throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. His work has been featured in many publications including Vanity Fair, Interior Design, House & Garden, Traditional Home.
Design is merely one element of Yoshida’s artistic practice, and his selection at Cheryl Hazan aims to celebrate his mastery of painting, collage, and woodcut. His wide scope of work is drawn together by common threads of vibrant color, mind- bending perspectives, and elegant forms.
Yoshida takes inspiration from artists such as Jean Cocteau, Henri Matisse, Fernand Leger, and Pablo Picasso. He pays homage to the beauty of landscapes of his native Japan, whilst incorporating surrealism seen in early 20th century French art.