I finally finished reading the final series of Harry Potter, “Deathly Hallows”. I was very moved. I had this book in my hands since I came to Germany, but I couldn’t read it for a long time. This is because I prioritized studying German and continued to paint Japanese paintings without taking a break. For the past three years, I put pressure on myself to produce some results as an artist. Painting is a joy for me, but it was painful when I didn’t get good results. Recently, I have finally started to see results little by little, which has made me feel better. And I have the mental space to read Harry Potter. It’s been almost a month since I moved to a new place. Now that I’m getting used to my new environment, I’m preparing to paint a new Japanese painting again.
New order
One of the customers ordered me to make an illustration. It’s been quite a while since I drew an illustration. The customer said that my work had given him hope and salvation. I was touched to know that my paintings had saved someone in that way.
New collaboration
I think it will probably be next year, but I will start a new collaboration project. It is a fusion of Japanese painting (traditional art) and sound art (new technology). We will participate in a residency program in a certain country and create this fusion work. This work will probably be the first of its kind in the world. I’m very excited about it, because it could be a good opportunity to spread Japanese painting in the other areas.
Additional order
A German haiku poet really liked the commissioned work (Goldberg variations) and asked me to create a new picture for him. What a delight!!
Collaboration
I met up with friends who are sound artists, from AIR Berlin for the first time in a long time. It looks like a collaboration between my art and their music will come true. This is something I promised them in 2020, and we can finally start this project. Little by little, my art activity is going well, and I’m excited right now.
Notice
Unfortunately, the solo exhibition scheduled for this month has been canceled due to venue restrictions. Instead, another organizer suddenly offered me to join an event on Sunday, and I will be exhibiting and selling my works. I think the solo exhibition will be held at a different location sometime in the future.
Mini art market and workshop
26.January. 2025(Son) 10-21h
Workshop14-16h or every time
Greeting
I hope that 2025 will be a good year for me and for all of you💫
Challenge
I’ve started a project to translate works by German haiku poets into Japanese. It’s a lot of fun. It’s just the beginning and there are many corrections and adjustments to be made. His haiku poetry collection will probably be published next spring in Germany. The e-book version is available for purchase on Amazon in Japan. Also, I’m trying out various competitions and commissions to use my skills. I’m not sure that it’ll be going well, though…
Memo
Meeting wonderful people is as valuable as a treasure.