I paint mostly with acrylic on board but have occasionally worked with natural pigment on paper. For the last few years, I have been focusing on expressing elusive shifts in nature.

My process begins with observing the lapse of time found in nature. What inspires me could be something I need to stare at for a while in order to capture it, or something that changes so fast that I need additional help of multiple images. Occasionally, what catches my eye is the evidence of time passed, that has elapsed over a long period.

The way I paint in layers reflects how I see time - the layers of moments.  It tends to be a slow process but is underpinned by my belief that a journey holds as much importance as the destination.  Making art to me is a very personal journey.

I am originally from Tokyo but have lived in the UK for over 30 years, mostly in a rural environment.  Despite the fact I have never acquired traditional Japanese art forms or pursued ‘Japanese’ expressions, Japanese aesthetics often manifest itself in my artworks. 

Biography

Exhibitions:

Spring 2025 Seen:Unseen - What Lies Between (Joint with Dr June Forster), Mid Wales Arts

November-December 2024 Big Winter Exhibition, Mid Wales Arts

November-December 2023 Winter Open Exhibition, Mid Wales Arts

June 2023 Not Supposed To Know (Group), Thirtyfive Gamble, Nottingham

January-February 2023 Royal Cambrian Academy Annual Open Exhibition, RCA Conwy

August 2022 Cowbridge Open Exhibition, The Old Hall, Cowbridge

September-October 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition II, Aberystwyth University and Online

May 2021 Postgraduate Exhibition I, Aberystwyth University

Ocboter-November 2019 Llanidloes Artists Autumn Show, Minverva Arts Centre, Llanidloes Powys

May-June 2019 Hidden (Group), Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes Powys

May 2018 Degree Show, Aberystwyth Univeristy

Education:

2016 - 2018 BA in Fine Art, Aberystwyth University (1st)

2019 - 2021 MA in Fine Art, Abeyrstwyth University (Distinction)