Born in Tokyo Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts

Artist Statement

My works express the diversity of human thoughts and emotions. They are an attempt to visualize the insides of our minds. I feel a lack of diversity in Japanese society, due to the intense pressure to conform to social norms and expectations. In my life in Japan, I have often worried about being different from others. Accordingly, I developed an interest in divergent thought patterns, and have been creating artworks that express the importance of standing apart from others. The numerous strings in my works entangle in complex configurations, evoking circuits of thought that intertwine in myriad ways within society. Through my method, I give voice to the personal values of either one or many persons through the beauty of intertwining colored lines.