I mainly create colorful artworks by coiling embroidery threads around acrylic boards and rods. The combinations of colors in my work reflect the world that surrounds us. When viewed up close, you may find unusual or mismatched color pairings that people don’t typically use together. Our world is full of diverse people and miscellaneous things. At first glance, it may seem chaotic, but from a distance, you can discover unexpected harmony and beauty. My work expresses the relationship between this multifaceted world and our everyday lives.
I lived in China—considered a rival nation to Japan—for about seven years. Japan and China are often seen as opposites, and at first, it was very difficult to live there. However, over time, I realized that because they are opposites, it is sometimes possible to create something truly meaningful when these differences come together.
Through encountering different cultures and values, I witnessed many moments when quiet dialogues or unexpected resonances emerged between things once thought to be in opposition. Even if complete harmony isn’t achieved, it is possible to coexist in an unbalanced way—and realizing this gradually changed how I see the world.
I hope that through my work, people can gently experience this sense of “quiet harmony” that lies between people, objects, and ideas.
If my artwork can offer someone a new perspective, help them accept what is different from themselves, and make their days feel even a little lighter, then nothing could make me happier.