Kokuga Flower Studio

Nathan Kunigami has a mixed cultural background, as he is half Brazilian and half Japanese. A native of Rio de Janeiro, he spent his formative years in this vibrant city. Nathan Kunigami’s love for floral arrangements traces back to his childhood, influenced by his mother’s dedication to studying and practicing Ikebana. His early connection with Japanese culture deepened significantly after his transformative trip to Japan in 2017, when he decided to pursue formal training in Ikebana with a Japanese flower artist in Tokyo.

In 2018, he made a life-altering choice to leave his corporate job and wholeheartedly embrace his passion. During a three-month sabbatical in San Francisco, California, he collaborated with two local flower studios before making the strategic move to Portugal. Establishing his Lisbon-based flower studio, Kokuga, Nathan Kunigami passionately curates floral art pieces. Kokuga’s clientele boasts prestigious names such as Prada, Loewe, Shiseido, Four Seasons Ritz, Moda Lisboa, and more. Serving as Nathan’s tribute to his Japanese heritage, Kokuga embodies his original family name.

Nathan Kunigami from Kokuga Flower Studio will create a site-specific installation, incorporating his floral art pieces throughout the entire space, including some of the displayed furniture. Kunigami will also utilize Prime Matter Gallery as his workshop throughout the exhibition, providing additional opportunities for everyone to witness his creative process and gain a deeper understanding of the art of Ikebana.

selected works

painting ‘Jeune Homme‘

etnastone guéridon

megalos stellarum

cosmic loop II

cosmic loop I

ubuntu vases

etnastone side table

digit light regular

digit light mini

etnastone cabinet

Digit Light Mini Porcelain

Stellarum Ceiling Ligh

etnastone large coffee table

etnastone gueridon composition

etnastone cabinet

potatoes de terre

paintings ‘Erratic Portraits’

Paintings ‘Etudes pour la Cène’

lunar wall lightning

triangular mirror

horizontal mirror

osmosi complement no. 2

osmosi complement no. 1

osmosi complement no. 5

osmosi complement no. 3

osmosi light no. 1

osmosi light no. 4

osmosi vases

i am not afraid of standing up

tangram table

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