Red Origami Kimono

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Date
2007
Medium
origami paper, cardstock
Dimensions
4 15/16 × 3 9/16 in. (12.5 × 9 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
A bright red kimono with a tapered waist and a full skirt is the central focus of this folded origami sculpture. The artist frames the top of the dress—featuring a floral pattern of blue and purple flowers, dark stems, and green leaves—within a red rectangle on a white background, creating a dynamic composition.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0094
Type
origami
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8753e4278-c44a-4a74-a988-6a4e855056a0
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0094
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