JillMatsumoto
On the journey of discovering my true self I was drawn to the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. The words finding beauty in imperfection sang to me. As a child and young adult I focused on intricate details, precision and preparation to achieve what I thought as perfection. That focus carried into my work as a young interior designer, and truth be told my fear of imperfection kept me from reaching my true potential. Today I follow the Wabi Sabi philosophy that acknowledges nothing lasts, nothing is finished and nothing is perfect.
My career path has built a strong foundation to support your needs and connect you with manufacturers that can deliver your vision. My 16 years of combined experience as an interior designer, hospitality purchasing agent, and FF&E program developer provides an advantage to approach projects with a diverse perspective. A constant pursuit of self improvement turns each project into a teaching moment to fulfil my passion for learning and as a result clients become my mentors.
A visual representation to practice Wabi-Sabi is through kintsugi, which is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery and ceramics with a precious metal adhesive. Kintsugi emphasizes imperfection and asymmetry instead of hiding it. Finding the beauty in imperfection.