# Chino Ridge > Contemporary Japanese, London-based conceptual artist Chino Ridge creates evocative sculptures and installations using traditional silversmithing and vitreous enamel techniques. Blending vintage kimono silk with metalwork, her conceptual art explores culture, history, and value. 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Sign up for updates or email us at info@chinoridge.com for more information. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [MEDIA](https://chinoridge.com/media) _(updated 2026-10-21)_ - [WORKS](https://chinoridge.com/works) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Installation](https://chinoridge.com/works/installation) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Mixed Media](https://chinoridge.com/works/mixed-media) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Heartfelt Hodgepodge of Heirlooms: Boogie In Life](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/64upwqzafj0m78nl7xvp58j70lru42): Acrylic paint, plastic plowers, beads enameled flower and ceramic duck on wooden panel. 20.3 x 25.4 x 3cm 2023 I have decided to create fairly quick artworks… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Coercion - Useless Teapot](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/6kfsukawvd2c03egxaft7lwftougpa): Brass chain offcuts, 9ct gold plated. 16 x 24 x 17cm 2015 This work expresses my sarcasm about my circumstances and decisions. I made this while still working… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [A Better Place](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/a-better-place): Vintage silk kimono swatches, linen, cotton towelling fabric, macrame cord and cotton threads. 141 x 105 x 1cm 2021 ‘A Better Place’ was my first tapestry… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [All I Need](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/all-i-need): All I Need Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, cotton threads. 70 x 99 x 1cm 2023 This work is inspired by our visit to our friend’s organic farm in… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [As a Matter of Fruta - Strawbleed](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/as-a-matter-of-fruta-strawbleed): Cotton, Silk Kimono Swatches, Copper, Vitreous Enamel 36 x 36 x 18cm 2024 Despite its outwardly luxurious and alluring beauty, the strawberry is paradoxically… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [As a Matter of Fruta - Top Banana](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/as-a-matter-of-fruta-top-banana): Cotton, Silk Kimono Swatches, Copper, Vitreous Enamel 20 x 40 x 2cm 2024 Bananas are a metaphor for human beings. Peeling away the outer skin reveals our true… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Battle Cry](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/battle-cry) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Bittersweet Memories of Japan - Summer Aubergine](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/bittersweet-memories-of-japan-summer-aubergine): Copper, vitreous enamel, Indian beads, acrylic paint on plywood board. 26 x 36 x 6.5cm 2019 Recalling hot, humid and scorching sun shining summer in Japan.… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Bittersweet Memories of Japan - Summer Grape](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/bittersweet-memories-of-japan-summer-grape): Copper, vitreous enamel, Indian beads, acrylic paint on plywood board 36 x 46 x 6.5 cm 2019 _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Bittersweet Memories of Japan - Summer Orange](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/bittersweet-memories-of-japan-summer-orange): Copper, vitreous enamel, Indian beads, acrylic paint on plywood board. 24 x 30 x 6.5cm 2019 _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Bittersweet Memories of Japan - Summer Peach](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/bittersweet-memories-of-japan-summer-peach): Copper, vitreous enamel, Indian beads, acrylic paint on plywood board. 19 x 24 x 6.5cm 2019 _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Bittersweet Memories of Japan - Summer Tomato](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/bittersweet-memories-of-japan-summer-tomato): Copper, vitreous enamel, Indian beads, acrylic paint on plywood board 30 x 36 x 6.5 cm 2019 _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Brown Food Rhapsody - English Breakfast](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/brown-food-rhapsody-english-breakfast): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, bias binding and cotton threads. 59 x 59 x 1cm 2021-2022 This series explores how the state of our mind… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Brown Food Rhapsody - Fish & Chips](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/brown-food-rhapsody-fish-chips): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, bias binding and cotton threads. 59 x 58 x 1cm 2021-2022 When my mum and dad traveled out of Japan to… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Brown Food Rhapsody - Sausage & Mash](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/brown-food-rhapsody-sausage-mash): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, bias binding and cotton threads. 55 x 52 x 1cm 2021-2022 "Brown Food Rhapsody" was inspired by memories… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Brown Food Rhapsody - Sunday Roast](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/brown-food-rhapsody-sunday-roast): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, bias binding and cotton threads. 55 x 56 x 1cm 2021-2022 When my mum and dad traveled out of Japan to… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Citizen of Planet Soup](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/citizen-of-planet-soup): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, bias binding and cotton threads. 108 x 93 x 1cm 2021-2022 Mushroom, tomato, carrot, clam chowder, pumpkin… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Coercion - Useless Spoons](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/coercion-useless-spoons): Off-cut brass chains, silver plated. While making the Coercion - Useless Teapot, I also made these. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Companions - Jute](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/companions-jute) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Companions - grey](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/companions-jute-la26c) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Did You Say Yellow!?](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/did-you-say-yellow): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, animal chain trim, and cotton thread. 55 x 62cm 2022 When I was growing up in Japan, I didn't have a… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Dusk, Rose City](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/dusk-rose-city): Vintage silk kimono, vintage wool kimono, Indian cotton, macrame cord, French trim, cotton thread. 170 x 110 x 1cm 2024-2025 I wanted to depict New Jersey’s… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Chocolate Bon Bon - Amber](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-chocolate-bon-bon-amber): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Chocolate Bon Bon - Pink](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-chocolate-bon-bon-pink): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Chocolate Bon Bon - Turquoise](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-chocolate-bon-bon-turquoise): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Fruits - Apple](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-fruits-apple): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Fruits - Orange](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-fruits-orange): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Fruits - Peach](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-fruits-peach): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Fruits - Pear](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-fruits-pear): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Installation](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-installation): "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit fours that explores the boundary between art and utility craft. This work… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Jelly Mould - Berries](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-jelly-mould-berries): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Jelly Mould - Canelés](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-jelly-mould-canels): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Emergence-y Petit Fours - Jelly Mould - Whipped](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/emergence-y-petit-fours-jelly-mould-whipped): Vitreous enamel, copper, wood, leather and resin clay. 14 x 14 x 18cm 2020 "Emergence-y Petit Fours" is a sculpture installation featuring ten oversized petit… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [F Theory](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/f-theory): Steel, industrial enamel, enamel paint. 100 x 100 x 7cm 2017 Social media is controversial. It is a platform for everything from pure advertisement to… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Fruit Tardy #1](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/fruit-tardy-1): Vacuumed perspex, mass-produced ants, extra large steel tart case. 30 x 30 x 9 cm 2014 This work is about observation and self-reflection on my life of… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Fruit Tardy #2](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/fruit-tardy-2): Acrylic paints on canvas, mass-produced fruits, plastic cockroach. 8 x 10 inch This work is about observation and self-reflection on my life of creativity. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Heartfelt Hodgepodge of Heirlooms: Biscuit Battle Park Royale](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/heartfelt-hodgepodge-of-heirlooms-biscuit-battle-park-royale): Acrylic paint, lego figure, novelty pen and oven clay on wooden panel. 30 x 25 x 2.5cm 2023 I hoard items that instantly captivate me at the point of… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Heartfelt Hodgepodge of Heirlooms: I Put Ketchup on All My Friends](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/heartfelt-hodgepodge-of-heirlooms-i-put-ketchup-on-all-my-friends): Acrylic paint and ketchup shaped tipp-ex on canvas. 30 x 40 x 5cm 2023 I am endlessly fascinated by the products that have shaped our modern world in lots of… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Heartfelt Hodgepodge of Heirlooms: I Saw Everybody Was Drinking Coke](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/heartfelt-hodgepodge-of-heirlooms-i-saw-everybody-was-drinking-coke): Acrylic paint and miniature Coca Cola on canvas. 20 x 25 x 2cm 2023 While I don't personally drink Coca-Cola, I can't help but be fascinated by its pervasive… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Heartfelt Hodgepodge of Heirlooms: I Was Afraid of my Nakedness](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/heartfelt-hodgepodge-of-heirlooms-i-was-afraid-of-my-nakedness): Acrylic paint, oven clay, Indian beads, synthetic decorative string, miniature pigs, ceramic doll on canvas. 13 x 18.5 x 2.5cm 2023 Year by year I hope to… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [I am Like a Trapped Sweet in a Jar of Peculiar Life](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/i-am-like-a-trapped-sweet-in-a-jar-of-peculiar-life): Vintage silk kimono fabrics, hand loomed Indian cotton, organic cotton thread, vintage trim, acrylic paint 72 x 96 x 1 cm 2025 This work captures the complex… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [I’m in a Mood Boredom - Print](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/im-in-a-mood-boredom): A1 Poster Print 42 x 59 x 2cm 2017 After being chosen as a bursar for the Setting out program at Goldsmiths’ centre, London, I was asked to make a mood board.… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Industrial Revolution - The Heritage of Everything](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/industrial-revolution-the-heritage-of-everything): Copper, vitreous enamel (cloisonné), spray paint and wood. Installation: 70 x 100 × 40cm Cakes: 27 × 27 × 40cm approx. 2016-2019 This trilogy of copper and… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Industrial Revolution - The Heritage of Everything: Arsenophobia](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/industrial-revolution-the-heritage-of-everything-arsenophobia): Copper, vitreous enamel, spray paint and wood. Cake: 24 x 24 x 40cm Installation: 70 x 100 x 70cm 2016-2019 This trilogy of copper and enamel Victoria Sponge… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Industrial Revolution - The Heritage of Everything: Litrosiphobia](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/industrial-revolution-the-heritage-of-everything-litrosiphobia): Copper, vitreous enamel, spray paint and wood. Cake: 40 x 65 x 65cm Installation: 70 x 100 x 70cm 2016-2019 This trilogy of copper and enamel Victoria Sponge… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Industrial Revolution - The Heritage of Everything: Thanatophobia](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/industrial-revolution-the-heritage-of-everything-thanatophobia): Copper, vitreous enamel (cloisonné), spray paint and wood. Cake: 40 x 65 x 65cm Installation: 70 x 100 x 70cm 2016-2019 This trilogy of copper and enamel… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Kitchen Kata: Deep Frying Oil](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/kitchen-kata-deep-frying-oil): Silk kimono fabrics, obi, semi-precious stones, hand loomed Indian cotton, organic cotton thread, fringe, trim, acrylic paint. 48 x 138 x 1 cm 2025 This… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Kitchen Kata: Garnish Sprinkle](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/kitchen-kata-garnish-sprinkle): Vintage silk kimono fabrics, vintage obi, semi-precious stones, hand loomed Indian cotton, organic cotton thread, trim, acrylic paint. 51 x 110 x 1 cm 2025… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Kitchen Kata - Sea Bass Sashimi](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/kitchen-kata-sea-bass-sashimi): Vintage silk kimono fabric, cotton, gem stones. 64 x 97 x 1 cm 2025 This ongoing series focuses on discovering forms and patterns in culinary practice during… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Kitchen Kata: Wagyu & Black Truffle](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/kitchen-kata-wagyu-black-truffle): Vintage silk kimono fabrics, vintage obi, semi-precious stones, hand loomed Indian cotton, organic cotton thread, fringe trim 52 x 75 x 1 cm 2025 This ongoing… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Kitchen Kata - Yellowtail Sashimi](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/kitchen-kata-yellowtail-sashimi): Vintage silk kimono fabric, cotton, gem stones 64 x 97 x 1 cm 2025 This ongoing series focuses on discovering forms and patterns in culinary practice during… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Lace Hydrangea Opened My Eyes](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/lace-hydrangea-opened-my-eyes): Vintage silk kimono fabric, cotton, gem stones 2025 I had never been fond of lace hydrangeas before. However, when we were on holiday in a beautiful rustic… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Life Erasers](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/life-erasers): Erasers, acrylic paint and nail 43 x 33 x 7cm (x4) 2018 After the traumatic event of my mother’s cancer, I reflect on how our modern lifestyle impacts our… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Life Scene](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/life-scene): Heirloom vintage silk kimono swatches, Japanese cotton linen mix, lace trim, organic cotton threads, fresh water pearls. 170 x 125 x 1cm 2023 ‘Life Scene’ is a… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Limb Appreciation](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/limb-appreciation): Vintage silk kimono swatches, linen, vintage french trim, bias binding and cotton threads. 56 x 72 x 1cm 2022 Through my incident of finger dislocation… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Misapprehension Scale](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/misapprehension-scale): Copper, vitreous enamel, sterling silver fly with my hallmark, pink sapphire eyes and scale 20 x 30 x 10cm 2018 I transformed objects, which are typically… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Misfired Token of Hope](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/misfired-token-of-hope): Statue of baby Jesus, clay, lottery tickets, acrylic paint 60 x 35 x 100cm 2018 This piece was created based on pondering the question, “What is hope in this… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Modern Typography](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/modern-typography): Junk food packages, resin clay, vintage printer’s drawer. 55 x 45 x 3cm (x3) 2019 One of the major factors for illnesses in modern society is what goes into… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Non Marte Sed Arte](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/non-marte-sed-arte): Acrylic on canvas. 10 x 12 x 2.5cm 2023 Inspired by the inventor of the steam hammer James Nasmyth motto and Ukraine war. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Not a Fig-ment of my Imagination](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/not-a-fig-ment-of-my-imagination): Acrylic paint on canvas. 8 x 6 x 1 inch 2023 I have had a fascination with fruits and vegetables since childhood. I even wrote a picture book when I was around… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Obsession Blackberries](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/obsession-blackberries): Vintage silk kimono swatches, linen, pom pom trim and cotton threads. 72 x 100 x 1cm 2021-2022 Talking about cultural differences between Japan and the UK… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Open-Minded](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/open-minded): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, bias binding and cotton threads. 50 x 83 x 1cm 2022 I decided to explore NFTs to archive the swatches before they… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Pain-Demic](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/pain-demic): Oven clay, felt, foil, recycled packaging and acrylic paint. 27 x 27 x 5cm 2020 In 2020, the pandemic hit, causing an immediate shortage of what? Flour! This… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Punching Above Its Weight](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/punching-above-its-weight): Silk Kimono, Cotton, Patches. 126 x 120 x 1cm 2024 Commissioned by The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), based on a theme of ‘A Place to… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Rescued Panimals - Dog](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/rescued-panimals-dog): Vitreous enamel, acrylic paint, sponge. 17 x 17 x 2cm 2025 This collection emerged from random scraps of enamel. The animals called me to rescue them. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Rescued Panimals - Cat](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/rescued-panimals-dog-8yr48): Vitreous enamel, acrylic paint, sponge. 14 × 12 x 2cm 2025 This collection emerged from random scraps of enamel. The animals called me to rescue them. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Rescued Panimals - Owl](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/rescued-panimals-dog-8yr48-cxmx9): Vitreous enamel, acrylic paint, sponge. 23 × 18 x 2cm 2025 This collection emerged from random scraps of enamel. The animals called me to rescue them. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Rescued Panimals - Rabbit](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/rescued-panimals-dog-8yr48-cxmx9-lejc6): Vitreous enamel, acrylic paint, sponge. 18 × 25 x 2cm 2025 This collection emerged from random scraps of enamel. The animals called me to rescue them. _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Return the Favour - Blue Hydrangea](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/return-the-favour-blue-hydrangea): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, boat rope and cotton thread. 71 x 91cm 2022 My mum loved hydrangeas, which were growing by the corner… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Return the Favour - Pink Hydrangea](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/return-the-favour-pink-hydrangea): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, boat rope and cotton thread. 74 x 91 x 1cm 2022 My mum loved hydrangeas, which were growing by the… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Return the Favour - Purple Hydrangea](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/return-the-favour-purple-hydrangea): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, lace trim, boat rope and cotton thread. 74 x 93cm 2022 In 2021, I lost my mother to cancer. While sorting through… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Fragments of the Lost](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/scroll-fragments-of-the-lost): Vintage silk kimono fabric, cotton, cotton threads, embroidery threads. 500 x 67cm 2022 This scroll permanently preserves remnants of vintage kimonos used in… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Stitching the Wound](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/stitching-the-wound): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cottons, bias binding and cotton thread. 77 x 65cm 2022 The Tapestry project has been helping me cope with the loss of my… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Baptism](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-baptism): Copper, vitreous enamel, mass-produced resin bug. 17 x 15 x 11cm 2012 After the revelation of 'The Messiah', I began destroying my former decorative objects by… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Messiah](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-messiah): Hand-raised copper, vitreous enamel, mass-produced plastic fly. 23 x 23 x 18cm 2012 This piece represents a pivotal moment in my growth as a conceptual artist.… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Sounds of My Mother Tongue - Cherry Blossom](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-sounds-of-my-mother-tongue-cherry-blossom) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Sounds of My Mother Tongue - Leaves](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-sounds-of-my-mother-tongue-leaves): Cotton, vintage silk kimono swatches. 78 x 144 x 1cm x 3 2025 The Japanese language is notable for its extensive use of onomatopoeia, with distinct words… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Sounds of My Mother Tongue - Rain](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-sounds-of-my-mother-tongue-rain): Cotton, vintage silk kimono swatches, gem stones, fresh water pearls 58 x 145 x 1cm x 4 2023-2024 This work is exploring Japanese onomatopoeia, featuring four… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [The Sounds of My Mother Tongue - Snow](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/the-sounds-of-my-mother-tongue-snow): Cotton, vintage silk kimono swatches, gem stones, fresh water pearls. 58 x 145 x 1cm x 3 2023-24 The Japanese language is notable for its extensive use of… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Ugly Leeks are Beautiful](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/ugly-leeks-are-beautiful): Vintage silk kimono swatches, cotton, vintage french trim, tincil, embroidery thread 2024 I stayed at my friend's organic farm in France and helped with… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Waterloo](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/waterloo): Vintage silk kimono swatches, Indian cotton, vintage French trimming and cotton threads. 130 x 113 x 1cm 2021-2022 "Waterloo" is a tapestry art piece composed… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Witnesses Metropolis - A Foreign Girl Chooses the Rice Ball](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/witnesses-metropolis-a-foreign-girl-chooses-the-rice-ball) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Witnesses Metropolis - A Man Eating Sushi](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/witnesses-metropolis-a-man-eating-sushi) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Witnesses Metropolis - The Sound of Slurping Noodles](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/witnesses-metropolis-the-sound-of-slurping-noodles) _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [x.x.c.king bird](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/xxcking-bird): Stuffed bird, hand-raised copper with glass enamel & mass-produced worm. 24 x 12 x 8cm 2014 This work represents the confusion I felt as an outlaw in the… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Zinnias Make Me Smile](https://chinoridge.com/works/p/zinnias-make-me-smile): This flower is my favorite - at last I found it! Their comical faces and incredible, intricate colors never fail to make me smile, and I can never admire them… _(updated 2026-10-07)_ - [Painting](https://chinoridge.com/works/painting) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Print](https://chinoridge.com/works/print) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Sculpture](https://chinoridge.com/works/sculpture) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Tapestries](https://chinoridge.com/works/tapestries) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Vitreous Enamel](https://chinoridge.com/works/vitreous-enamel) _(updated 2026-10-09)_ - [Wall Art](https://chinoridge.com/works/wall-art) _(updated 2026-10-09)_