I am a Japanese artist inspired by culture and diversity. My unique style of art includes advanced printmaking and paper-making skills that I have perfected during my time in New York. Growing up in Japan, I used watercolors and acrylics to create paintings of the scenic world around me; upon moving to New York, I noticed the vast diversity and fell in love with the multicultural tones of the city. New York changed my perspective of artistry; I attended the School of Visual Arts and began learning abstract printmaking techniques. I later enrolled in “Dieu Donné” at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and, as an intern, learned handmade paper-making techniques. My skill gained notice and in 2018 I was honored with an invitation to the Awagami Paper Factory in Tokushima, Japan to learn the art of traditional Japanese paper-making.
Throughout my travels, I have grown tremendously, developing the heart of my artwork which lies in diversity. I moved to New York with the hope of being a pioneer in my craft and then returned to Japan as a respected and appreciated artist. My work rises above the boundaries of discrimination to connect viewers from all backgrounds with the hope to inspire them and to embrace uniqueness and multi-cultural experiences.
