When I work, I always embrace the idea of living “a mindful life.”
The source of my inspiration is Buddha’s philosophy, specifically: impermanence, insubstantiality, and dissatisfaction, or suffering of all life—referred to in Japanese as Mujo(無常), Muga (無我), and Ku,(苦), respectively. Through my artistic exploration, I aim to raise awareness that acceptance of impermanence and insubstantiality can liberate us from dissatisfaction or suffering. These understanding can lead people to have “a mindful life.” My choice of materials and techniques are based on the recurring themes of finiteness and vulnerability.

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