My work reflects a dialogue between tradition and contemporary life, drawing from Zen philosophy, art history, aesthetics, and my own lived experiences. Growing up in Hiroshima, I was shaped by both the visual traditions of Japan and the lasting weight of history - later, my practice evolved through the luminous light of Hawai'i and the layered, cross-cultural landscape of California. This blend of past and present, East and West, is at the heart of what I create. At the core of my practice is an exploration of impermanence and the balance between order and spontaneity. Working through meticulous layers of acrylic and hand-cut recycled kimono fabric, I construct compositions where fluidity and structure coexist. The palette remains intentionally soft, allowing subtle rhythms of light and texture to emerge. Each piece invites viewers to pause and reflect, offering a space to connect with their own sense of transformation and interconnectedness. Through my art, I aim to create a place where the empty space and the interval receive what is unspoken. By engaging with the fleeting and the enduring, with what has been lost and what remains, I hope to inspire a heightened awareness of the richness in the present moment: a richness shaped by history yet alive in the rhythms of contemporary life.
