Traditional mounting of scrolls, folding byobu standing screens and fusuma paper doors is a complex, age-old master craft using natural materials, that is often overshadowed by the artworks they present. Inoue is meeting the needs of changing markets by introducing innovative uses for his traditional methodology. His works, created for use both domestically and abroad, include re-purposing the bouzu fusuma* for modern living spaces, easy-to-install and repair washi paper walls and drop ceilings in imaginative configurations, and collapsible paper work-cubicles and tearooms. Inoue aims to both heighten appreciation of Japanese crafts and culture, and work to regenerate the natural materials and techniques for producing them.

*Sliding paper doors featuring a Kyoto mounting style where the wooden door frames are tastefully hidden by wrapped washi paper, creating a crisp, contemporary feel.