MAKIKO

Mixed Media Artist

Makiko was born,and raised at a temple in Chiba.
She moved to Hawaii because that is one of her mother's roots,and it was a big turning point that is the most influence in her current work.Her mind changed in Hawaii because of her experiences while engaging with the life close to nature,and the relationships with the many Japanese Americans she encountered,all whom have a passion for Japan such as Japanese traditions,etc.
After returning home,she moved to Kyoto.There,she learned the Japanese culture again for the re-recognition of her roots,and identity.She went to the neighborhood of Nara many times,where she touched tombs,and the remains to help her understand ancient Japan going further back.
She express the myths,ancient ages,roots,and nature,etc.through her work.Her principle in creating her work is to feel in awe of,and appreciate the lost or likely-to-disappear important existences that protect us ever.
千葉のお寺に生まれ育つ。
母方のルーツの一つであるハワイに住んだ経験が現在の作品の流れに影響している。自然との関係が密着で大切にするハワイの文化、そして日本への愛着や伝統への想いの強い日系人との関わり合いの中で、意識の変化へと繋がった。
帰国後京都へ移住し、自分自身のルーツやアイデンティティを再認識するためにも改めて日本文化を学ぶ。奈良へはよく行き古墳や遺跡にも触れ、さらに遡った古代日本への世界へと入って行く。
作品を通じて、神話、太古、ルーツ、自然など表現している。作品を制作する上での一番の想いは、失われてしまった、または失われつつある今まで守り生かして下さった大切な存在たちへの畏敬の念と感謝。

Past Exhibitions

-JCAT New York SOLO Exhibition in June 2020
-JCAT New York INSPIRATION Exhibition in June 2021

Live Your Dream

It never really crossed my mind when I was little, but I grew up in a slightly unusual place: a temple

It never really crossed my mind when I was little, but I grew up in a slightly unusual place: a temple  

People would come and go from morning till night

Various ages, genders, positions…

I believe people often stick around with others who have similar conditions, such as lifestyles, work, and school. However, the temple, in a sense, is a place where such things are removed. To explain this more, it relates to history and origins, and…..Read More