It‘s no Picnic!
Works by
Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Ants, 33.5x68", wool felt panel
PBJ, 27x25x8", wool felt, styrofoam
Tin Fish-Blue with Blue Fish, 20x14x4", wool felt, styrofoam
Tin Fish-Pink with Green Fish, 4x17x30", wool felt and styrofoam
Tin Fish-Red Tin, 20x14x4", wool felt, styrofoam
Pickle and Olive, 32x16", wool felt, stuffing, wood
Fish, 33.5x68", wool felt panel
Straw, 61x2x2", wool felt, stuffing, archival cardboard Ice, 11x11", wool felt, archivalcardboard Lemon, 17x10x8", wool felt, stuffing, archival cardboard
Lemon, 17x10x8", wool felt, stuffing, archival cardboard
Glass of Tea, 33.5x68", wool felt panel
Deviled Eggs, 5x5" ea., wool felt, stuffing wood, left to right, top to bottom
Macaroni, 33.5x68", wool felt panel
Bowtie Pasta, 10x9", wool felt, stuffing
Macaroni, 10x17', Wool felt, stuffing
Bowtie Pasta, 10x9', Wool felt, stuffing
Macaroni, 10x17', Wool felt, stuffing
Bowtie Pasta Large, 12x10", Wool felt, stuffing
Macaroni, 10x17', Wool felt, stuffing
Macaroni, 10x17', Wool felt, stuffing
Hugs, various lengths, wool felt, stuffing Jewelry sold separately
Hot Dog Water, 24x14", illustration
"Greener Grass," 24 x 11" illustration.
Blueberry 1, 3x2", Wool felt, stuffing wood base
Blueberry 5, 3x3", Wool felt, stuffing wood base
Blueberry 3, 3x6", Wool felt, stuffing wood base
Blueberry 4, 3x6", Wool felt, stuffing wood base
Blueberry 5, 3x8", Wool felt, stuffing wood base
Single Cheese, 29x8", Wool felt, wood, stuffing
Gorgonzola and Swiss, 32x8", wool felt, stuffing, styrofoam, wood
Olive and Cheese, 24x8", Wool felt, stuffing, styrofoam, wood
Single Olive, 29x8", Wool felt, stuffing, styrofoam, wood
Salami and Cheddar, 36x12", wool felt, stuffing, styrofoam, wood
Olive and Pickle, 29x8", wool felt, styrofoam, stuffing, wood
Exhibition Shots
May o3, Opening Reception
Photos by Marten Evertz
Photo by: Brandon Joseph Baker
Bio and Artist Statement
Photos: Brandon Joseph Baker worked with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson in her preparation of It’s No Picnic
IT’S NO PICNIC
Works by
RISA IWASAKI CULBERTSON
Bio
Risa Iwasaki Culbertson is a fiber artist, illustrator, and storyteller. Biracial and born in Japan, she grew up creating art as a way to bridge the gap between her two worlds. Inspired by the healing and connective power of humor and play, she creates her wacky, whimsical, and colorful work as a way to process grief, deep emotions, and create a place of belonging.
Artist Statement
The abundance of my work seems silly and playful which is visually approachable at face value but there is a personal story behind each of these quirky creations. My aim is to utilize the power of play, as a vehicle, to replenish one’s emotional energy, and inspire stronger connections within and between us. The playful nature of my art is my way of working through deeper emotions that comes with relationships, my cultures, a sense of belonging, and desire to connect with others.
