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MIYAKE Mai
Japan
Home Sweet Home
Osaka has thrived as a hub where water carries goods and people, facilitating vibrant exchanges. In Japan, known as the Land of Abundance, there is a deep-rooted belief that good things come from across the sea—an idea that has shaped ancient traditions and ways of thinking. One of Osaka’s symbols is the octopus, with its eight legs, a number associated with prosperity in Japan. The word suehiro signifies good fortune, and the phrase happō-yoshi expresses the hope that blessings will spread in all directions. Inspired by these ideas, I created a piece that represents both the octopus and its beloved home, Osaka, as a wish for happiness and prosperity for all visitors. As the site is adjacent to the Port of Osaka, the stained glass captures the shimmering beauty of water, bringing this vision to life.
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An artist who continues to question the nature of things and the universality of expression based on Japanese culture and Eastern philosophy. Her timeless works, with a consistent and graceful style that is at once innovative and nostalgic, create a unique space between the viewer and the artist through a multiple structure of symbols and stories. Her works transcend the existing narrow boundaries of Japanese art by using a method of expression that is not restricted to any medium, and her unique interpretation and perspective of the context of Japanese art allows her to move back and forth between tradition and innovation. She has exhibited at the Pola Museum of Art, Chiba City Museum of Art, Busan Museum of Art OPAM, Art Tower Mito, and many others. She has collaborated with Maison Hermes, SHISEIDO THE STORE, (THISIS)NATURE (Kyoto Takashimaya), and many other companies.
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Construction: MOSAIC JAPAN Co.,Ltd.
[Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival / EXPO PUBLIC ART]
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Matsubara City
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