“Iro to Katachi” means colors and shapes in Japanese.

31 years ago my husband and I moved into an old rundown building in downtown Kansas City (now the Crossroads Arts District) which had a fading large geometric mural. I always admired it and when I found out 20 years later who created it it was serendipitous. 

It was by a local art cooperative called Art Research Center, started in 60’s by T. Michael Stephens, who was inspired by geometric art of De Stijl/Constructivism/Bauhaus artists. 

I also have been influenced by Bauhaus modernism and combine that with an innate love for Japanese minimalism and a never-ending fascination for organic forms of nature I have created various small collections for this show “Iro to Katachi (Colors and Shapes)”

Bio: Grew up in Tokyo, Japan, and attended Pratt Institute (BFA in Printmaking) with decades-long experiences in graphic design, fashion textile design, illustration, and furniture design, Rie Egawa has been creating art that blurs boundary between visual art, design, and architectural installation, in both small and large scales in Kansas City, Missouri.