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Kumi Yamashita by Lost At E Minor

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If we had a third thumb, we'd give Kumi Yamashita three thumbs up. The Japanese artist creates stunning visual effects with lighting and simple forms, like letters of the alphabet, children's blocks and shoeprints. Yamashita finds the rare balance between beauty and brains.

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This entry posted on 03 January 2008 at 10:30 AM
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