Whenever I encounter something that has been around for centuries, I am struck by its grandeur. Perhaps this is due to the fact I was born and raised in the city of Nagano and have been deeply attached to Zenkoji Temple ever since I was a child. T hings w hich u nderwent s ecular c hanges h ave t heir own depth and beauty that cannot be imitated by something new.
I studied graphic design, and it has introduced me to various kinds of art. One notable aspect which greatly influenced me is the paintings created by artists during the Muromachi and Edo Periods. I remember vividly how fascinated I was by viewing the spatial compositions and splendid worlds of flowers and birds by these painters.
Ever since the Meiji Period, Japan has extensively adopted Western values and, as a result, it has discarded its originality.
By mingling the characteristics of Japanese art which was seen until the Edo Period, and the graphic design used in modern visual art, I endeavor to create a new world of modern Japanese art.