Hiroshi Jashiki was born in Okinawa, a chain of islands situated between Japan, Taiwan, and China. Although Okinawa is now part of Japan, at one time it was an independent kingdom, and later occupied by China, Japan, and United States. The US occupation lasted from 1945 to 1972 and still 22% of prime land is used for US army and marine bases. Having a Filipino father and Okinawan mother, and growing up in this semi-tropical, amazingly diverse island, his interests in arts and crafts, and international cultural sense came naturally from his earliest years. Okinawa was and remains a strong foundation for his art.
Jashiki went to Ryukyu University in Okinawa where he studied arts and crafts including traditional weaving and ceramics. Later he studied abroad at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he received his MFA in Fiber Art.
Upon graduating from Cranbrook Jashiki moved to New York and started working as textile designer. He took fashion technical courses at FIT at night and worked as an apparel designer as well. His current field is men’s and women’s soft accessories. He worked as an Accessory designer for Calvin Klein for eight years. He teaches a textile design course at Okinawa Geidai (Art and Design University) every other year.
Jashiki’s recent interest is in print, using textile software as a tool to create images inspired by the nature, Okinawa, Japan, urban living, New York, etc. Hiroshi Jashiki have exhibited his work at the Cranbrook Art Museum, at the Okinawa Prefecture Contemporary Art Museum, and at Atos Gallery in Naha. In 2008, he will exhibit new work at Global Gallery in Okinawa City.
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| 1983 Cranbrook Academy of Art , Bloomfield Hills, MI M.F.A. in Fiber Art 1978 Ryukyu University, Naha, Okinawa, Japan B.F.A. in Traditional Japanese Textiles |
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| Business Law for Fashion Industry, FIT, 1995; Illustrator 10, FIT, 2002; Computer Designing (CDI/U4ia), Parsons, 1997; Patternmaking, Draping, and Tailoring, Parsons School of Design, 1989-90 |
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| Pattern drafting, draping, tailoring and sewing, weaving, coloring, repeat, sketching, hand-painting, illustration, and graphic design. CAD: CDI/U4ia (prints, knits, wovens), Scottweave (Dobby and Jacquard), CIS (Dobby), RAMSETE (prints), Photoshop, Illustrator |
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| 2006 - 2009 Freelance Designer n Designed textile/CAD artwork for apparel and accessories. 1998 - 2006 Calvin Klein Inc., New York, NY Senior Designer n Designed Calvin Klein Collection and CK accessory lines, including neckwear, scarf, umbrella, and handkerchief for U.S., Europe, and Japanese licenses. Major Responsibilities: n Created product lines from concept to market samples for Men’s Tie and Scarf for Calvin Klein Collection and CK U.S. Men’s Tie, Handkerchief and Umbrella Lines (including hardware) for CK Japan. n Worked with licensee companies and fabric mills in Europe and Japan on merchandising plan and developed the design including concept, presentations, preparation of line tech package, prototype correction, color and design editing, etc. n Researched for trends, qualities, and inspirational materials. Traveled oversea for market research and trade shows. 1996 - 1998 Brush Stroke Design, Structure, Park Lane Neckwear Freelance Designer n Designed original freehand and CAD artwork for apparel and accessories. 1996 Tanuki Studio, New York, NY Freelance Designer n Designed original freehand artwork for home furnishings and apparel. 1993- 1996 Nasett International Corp. , New York, NY Designer n Designed men’s accessories, including neckwear lines and hosiery for Modules. Design Director for Modules Classics line. 1991- 1992 Sassco Fashion, The Leslie Fay Cos., New York, NY Designer n Designed and coordinated the Nolan Miller suit line. Also designed suits for other Sassco lines, including KASPAR for ASL and Albert Nippon Suits. Managed the sample room. Sampled piece goods—fabrics, buttons and trims. 1985- 1991 Mary MacFadden, Inc., New York, NY Designer n Mary MacFadden Couture Collection. Responsible for designing daywear, cocktail, and evening dresses. Designed and hand-painted silk for special evening gowns. Researched piece goods market for fabrics and trims. Graphic design for show programs and advertising. n Mary MacFadden Studio Collection. Designed new ready-to-wear line for dresses. n Mary MacFadden Licenses. Original textile designs for home furnishings, including sheets, wallpaper, and carpets. Other special projects included furs, lingerie, and accessories. |