Education/Experience
1965 B.A. Keio Gijuku University, Tokyo, Japan
1967 Started Saganishiki weaving lessons
1982 Inspired by an exhibition of Michiko Masuda’s works, Kiriyo began studying under the tutelage of Ms. Masuda.
1985 After Ms. Masuda’s passing, Kiriyo began developing her own style of weaving
1989 Created original Kiriyo-Ori with new materials and design
1990 Produced original Kiriyo-Ori handbags with specially made lacquered frames
1990 Started teaching Saganishiki
1993 Appeared in April issue of Sofiaby Kodansha
1994 Appeared in May issue of Kateigahouby Shueisha
1999 Appeared in Spring issue of Japan Airline’s magazine, JAL Family Letter
1999 Appeared on an NHK production, Sutekini Konohitoto
2003 Appeared in Who’s Who in International Art
2007 Appeared on Kamakura Cable Television program
2024 Became Fellow Member at Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exibition
Exhibitions
1985 Group Exhibition at Matsuzaki Gallery, Tokyo
1986 Kamakura Art Exhibition
1986 Solo exhibition at Century Park Sheraton Hotel, Singapore
1986 Group exhibition at Matsuzaki Gallery, Tokyo
1987 Group exhibition at Matsuzaki Gallery, Tokyo
1988 Exhibition at L’Atelier Gallery, Piermont, New York
1993 Invited to exhibit and perform at Her Majesty of Brunei Darussalam’s birthday ceremony
1994 Invited to exhibit at Her Royal Highness of Brunei Darussalam’s event
1997 Exposition 20 Artistes Francais & Japonais, Paris (A photograph of Kiriyo’s weaving was used on postcards promoting the event.)
1997 Solo exhibition at Hugo Gallery, New York
1998 Solo exhibition at Art Forum Gallery, New York
1999 Joint exhibition at Daiichi Gallery, New York
1999 Exhibited Chute II t Le Salon D'Automne, Paris
2004 Solo exhibition at Daikokuya Gallery, Tokyo
2008 Solo exhibition at Brunei Japan Friendship Association, Brunei
2009 Joint exhibition at Sejong Center, Seoul
2012 Exhibited multiple works at Peony Celebration at The Rockefeller State Park Preserve Art Gallery, Pleasantville, New York
2019 Exhibition at ADIHEX 2019, Abu Dhabi
2020 Exhibited Lofty Apex, virtually at Le Salon D'Automne
2020 Exhibited Lofty Apex, at Le Salon D'Automne Presente Section Japonaise, Paris
2020 Exhibited multiple works at L'xposition de L'Art Actuel France-Japan, Tokyo
2021 Exhibited Wintery Paris at Le Salon D'Automne Presente Section Japonaise, Paris
2021 Exhibited Three Cranes and received Le Prix NEPU Award at Salon International De Paris, Paris
2021 Exhibited multiple works one of which received Le Prix D’Excellence, at Exposition de L'Art Actuel France- Japan, Tokyo
2021 Exhibited Arabesque II Prayer at Exposition De Arte Japones, Comillas, Spain
2022 Exhibited Ancient And Far Away Universe Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exibition, Tokyo
2022 Exhibited Cherry Blossoms I at Le Salon D'Automne, Paris
2022 Exhibited multiple works at L'Exposition de L'Art Actuel France-Japan, Tokyo
2023 Exhibited Grace and Modesty at Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
2024 Exhibited Dreaming or Arabian Night at Le Salon D’Automne, Paris
2024 Exhibited Universe at Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo
2024 Exhibited multiple works at Peony Celebration at The Rockefeller State Park Preserve Art Gallery, Pleasantville, New York
2025 Scheduled to exhibit Cherry Blossoms at Le Salon D’Automne, Paris
2025 Scheduled to exhibit at Mall Galleries, London
Public Collections
1992 Permanent Collection at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
1994 White House Library through former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton