As I researched Japanese ancient poems *‘Hyakunin Isshu’ 百人一首 and keep creating my encaustic mixed media art series that is related to it by investing my emotions and imagination, I started to feel a ‘Mono no aware’ feeling/mentality is in some … Continue reading
Enjoy Holiday Shows this Winter: Stars, Code… In this beautiful holiday season, I am truly hoping you have a moment for yourself – even in the middle of busy time. Treat yourself with quiet time by walking in a park, … Continue reading
For some years now, I have been employing text in a number of my works and series. The recent works have something to do with stars, the Milky Way and deserts. To see a couple of works, please visit my … Continue reading
I was walking on the street in Seattle the other night. I was rushing but looked up at the sky and noticed a couple of stars in between the cracks of clouds. Deep blue-black sky and white clouds. It was … Continue reading
What would you do when you don’t feel motivated? Or the time you don’t feel inspired – for work or for anything else you need to do? Do I always feel motivated or inspired to create artwork? – No. I … Continue reading
New York – Seattle O barco está mais seguro no porto, mas não é esse o objetivo dos barcos. 「船は港にいるとき最も安全であるが、それは船が造られた目的ではない。」 パウロ・コエ−リョ “The boat is safer when anchored at the harbor, however that is not what it’s built for.” … Continue reading
Numbing Your Emotions – Creative Process This summer, when I was sorting out books in my apartment in New York to determine whether to keep them or give them away, one book caught my attention. It was Dispatches from the … Continue reading
