Miyai’s work is defined by its heisei sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)
Produced by the Miyai Co., Ltd. (Japanese, founded 1901) Japan
Produced by the Miyai Company, Ltd.(Japanese, founded 1901) Japan
Produced by the Miyai Company, Ltd.(Japanese, founded 1901) Japan, Kyoto
Allegorical Figure of Columbia
Mintons Ltd. English, founded 1793
"Lily" Carpet
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875-1940) Woven by Yates & Co., Wiltshire (English, founded 1701); later Wilton Royal Carpet Factory, Ltd. (English, founded 1741)
Tokuyo Yamada (Nr. 2) Hair Designer Shinbuyo Shuppan Co., Ltd. Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, April 14, 1993
Christopher Williams American, born 1956
Panel
Possibly produced for Liberty & Co., London (English, founded 1875) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)
Paperweight
Whitefriars Glasshouse English, founded late 17th century
Acanthus
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)
Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)
George Washington
Snakeshead
Land Title and Trust Building with Addition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Perspective Rendering
D. H. Burnham & Co. (American, 1896–1912) Hughson Hawley (American, 19th century)
Tulip and Rose
Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Probably woven by Heckmondwike Manufacturing Company, Yorkshire (English, founded 1873)
Tulip
American Eat Co.
Robert Indiana American, 1928-2018
Bookplate of the Lakeside Press Library
Stephen Gooden English, 1892-1955
Marigold
Roman Heads (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Sue Timney (English, born 1950) and Graham Fowler (English, born 1956) Produced by Timney-Fowler Limited England, London