Kanoko Takaya
Melepaskan Diri, 2022, Mixed media on wood, 142 x 110 x 14 cm
Kanoko Takaya
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Education:
2016 Indonesia University of the Arts, Indonesia
About Kanoko Takaya
Kanoko Takaya is an artist from Kyoto, Japan, whose works explore the relationship between the human body, emotions, and self-discovery. She expresses these themes through the use of tactile and organic forms, as well as a vast exploration of materials.
Journey to Self-Discovery
In 2016, Kanoko moved to Bali, where she began to focus on introspection and discovering her inner self as an individual. In the process, she began using a variety of materials in her practice as a medium of self-expression.
Artistic Approach and Techniques
Her works attempt to transcend the boundaries of painting and sculpture through endless experiments and unconventional techniques. Kanoko’s works are characterized by curves and textures that evoke associations with the human body, often offering a sense of familiarity and intimacy to the audience.
Philosophy and Creative Process
At the core of her work is the pursuit of discovering the inner self through intuitive expression and conscious decisions. By engaging with shapes, symbols, and textures in habitual ways, she creates visual rhythms that convey her ever-changing state of mind. Kanoko’s approach embraces her ability to be both emotional and rational in her artistic process.
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