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Saori Kimura: From Volleyball Star to Textile Artist Early Life and Athletic Career Saori Kimura, also known as saorín, was born on August 19, 1986, in Osaka, Japan. She initially gained prominence not as an artist, but as a highly accomplished volleyball player. Kimura dedicated herself to the sport, playing for Toray Arrows and eventually becoming captain of the All-Japan women's volleyball team. Her versatility allowed her to excel…
The Lifeline
Scroll through saori kimura's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups saori kimura's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
