Seriograph of three Japanese monkey's bathing in hotsprings by Aki Sogabie

Aki Sogabie was in middle school when she imatated a papercutting illustration from a newspaper using oragami paper. Since then, she has continued the practice of cutting paper to create art. 

Aki Sogabe introduced kirie to the Pacific Northwest in 1978. Her works are included in the collection of the State of Washington, the State of Oregon Public Art, Fort Lewis Base, and many other state and private collections. Her works are displayed at more than 30 public schools in Washington. Her public art displays are installed in the Pike Place Market, Nikkei Manor and Uwajimaya Village in Seattle. 

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