Miyuki Akai Cook

Huntington, WV

Miyuki Akai Cook was born and raised in Japan. She attended Seian Woman's College for a year to study textiles, which was the first experience she dyed fabric. She earned a BFA in Interior Design from the Osaka University of Arts in Japan. In 2000 Miyuki took a journey to the U.S. and re-discovered an interest in textiles at the University of North Texas. In 2006 she received an MFA in Fiber/ Artisanry from the University of Massachusetts- Dartmouth. She calls herself a "maker" because her curious and adventurous personality lets her use various techniques and materials for different purposes. As a mother and educator, she is concerned about the young generation and she expresses endangered species in rug format. These animals are often used as characters for educational materials, yet they might not exist when the children grow up. Miyuki hopes to raise awareness of their fragile existence by creating wired looking creatures inspired by the endangered species.

Artist Website

https://miyukiakai.wixsite.com/artist