AKOU Journal
Reflections that give rise to the works.
The works rarely begin with a drawing.
They often begin with a question.
Why do we find it so difficult to return to ourselves?
Why do certain places bring us a sense of peace?
Why can a material awaken a memory?
In this journal, I share the reflections that nourish my work.
Some of them become works of art.
Why I Refuse to Reproduce a Work of Art
Why should a work of art tell someone else’s story? At Akou, every piece is created for a person, a place and a story, which is why I choose not to reproduce the same work twice.
Why Wool?
Why does wool feel so comforting? Beyond its texture, it awakens something deeply familiar within us, a sense of warmth, safety and refuge.
Why Akou Exists
Akou was born from a question: how can we help someone find their way back to themselves? Through textile art, wool became another language — one that speaks through texture, emotion and memory.