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Kaori Kimizuka, CBA, didn't start her creative career in balloons.
In fact, she graduated from Tokyo Designer College with a degree
in Graphic Design. Kaori discovered balloons in 1996 when she studied
Balloon Art at Emily's Art Business School.
Awards
After becoming independent, Kaori attened her first IBAC in 1998
and became a Certified Balloon Artist (CBA). In 1999, she won the
following awards:
Non-Round Sculpture - "Pink Bear" - 1999 IBAC
Non-Frame Sculpture - "The Emperor's New Clothes" - 1999
JBAN
Arrangement - "Feliz Ano Novo" - 1999 JBANIndustry Recognition
In 2000, Kaori received two awards at IBAC -- one in the Large Sculpture
category for her Golden Dragon, and the other for New Artist of
the year.
She continues to create balloon art in her home town of Tokyo.
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