Roji Komuten

01/05/2025

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01/05/2025

This was a commission for a restaurant in Japantown. This one is just over 36" high.

01/05/2025

It has been two years since I have made kadomatsu. I decided it was time to come out of my shell and to begin to express myself once again as a way to lift my spirits.

With bamboo in short supply due to a variety of both environmental and botanical issues, I had to make do with what was available. This forced me to be more resourceful and thoughtful in the creation process. I was only able to make a few sets for friends and loyal clients.

With larger diameter bamboo in very short supply, I had to use smaller diameter and make them appear larger. This set I made for a dear friend, was only 20" high, but appears to be taller. It's all about proportion.

01/05/2025

I has been a long time since I have contributed to my own page. I was occupied being caregiver for my wife since 2021. Sadly, I lost her in 2023 to ovarian cancer.

My life has taken on new meaning as I now navigate my life alone. I am inspired by her beautiful and loving spirit, which keeps me motivated each and every day. I struggle to navigate life with half of us missing. It has taken a greater part of the past year to find myself again.

I promised her that I would live well, be thoughtful and appreciate each and every day. I do so to honor her and myself.

My dearest Kengi, you were and are the greatest love of my life. Thank you for being always by my side and loving me for who I am.

(photo: one of our last trips to Hawaii in 2017, a very happy time)

01/04/2021

From scrap wood to mochi...

01/04/2021

New Year's mochi display....could not access mochi this year so fabricated mine out of wood....I am considering making them for sale this year.

01/04/2021

Some more variations on design. Here, utilizing smaller sections of branches.

01/04/2021

Completed vase ready to deliver.

01/04/2021

Using off-cuts from last year's bamboo to make decorative and functional flower vases....these need to be adorned.

01/04/2021

Kadomatsu for the Horikiri residence with Mame-chan.

01/04/2021

Large kadomatsu completed for Mark Mayeda... note the knot ot infinite unity.