“Technology allows us to do many things, but it is always important to ...” — Issey Miyake Quote

“Technology allows us to do many things, but it is always important to combine it with traditional handcrafts and, in fact, use technology to replicate dying arts so that they are not lost.”

“When I close my eyes, I still see things no one should ever experience: a bright red light, the black cloud soon after, people running in every direction trying desperately to escape - I remember it all.”

“My fascination has been the space between cloth and the body, and using a two-dimensional element to clothe a three-dimensional form.”

“When I was an MP, I worked at the department where we gave honors to people from the arts world, I was quite keen.”

“Awards for arts, where you make comparisons, don't make much sense.”

“I enjoy encouraging and inspiring people to pursue their purpose in the arts. To help cultivate and develop their instrument.”