About

About Me

My name is David Umemoto. My journey into the arts began as an architecture intern during the early days of computer graphics, where I spent countless hours at my desk, experimenting with 3D modeling and rendering.

In 2010, in need of a change, I moved to Indonesia with my young family for a year. It was an unforgettable experience. I worked with artisans and explored traditional techniques like wood carving, jewelry making, and metal casting.

Since coming back, I have been fully dedicated to creating art that always remains tied to architecture. I design tiles, mural pieces, sculptures, and functional objects like vases, planters, and lamps. I also collaborate with galleries and clients across America, Europe, and Asia.

I work with a variety of materials including metal, acrylic, concrete, and paper. Most recently, I have started using food as a creative material.

To learn more about my design process, exhibitions, archives, and everything else I have been working on, visit davidumemoto.com.

About NO BU RU

During the early days of the pandemic, I could not access my art studio where I created most of my work. Confined at home, I looked for a way to keep making art while involving my two young children. My work with paper began as a personal challenge. Could I translate my sculpture and architectural practice into a material as different as paper? Through this platform, I share pieces of that creative journey with you.

Here you will find my process, tutorials, and project ideas you can try at home using minimal equipment.

I have designed templates and instructions in PDF format so you can build these models with basic tools and materials. They can be printed at home and cut with a precision knife and ruler. If you have a crafting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette blade cutter, this is a great opportunity to use it. Vector formats in DXF and SVG are also included.

This space brings together the techniques, materials, and ideas I have developed over time. You will find tutorials to try, experiments to explore, and a few recipes too. Most are meant to help you make edible art.

Sometimes I share recipes or plating ideas, but mostly I treat food like any other raw material. I use it to build textures, structures, and sculptural forms. I combine common kitchen tools with less traditional ones like toy brick molds, power tools, and custom contraptions I make myself.

Everything here is evolving. I share it so others can experiment, adapt, or take it in their own direction.

Take a look around. And if you try something, I would love to see what you come up with.

Please feel free to write to me to share your thoughts, comments, or ideas.

Happy crafting!