BIOGRAPHY
Iku R. Konishi is a Japanese artist exploring the emotional interplay between memory and identity. Using unconventional materials like rice bags combined with acrylic paint, her practice is influenced by Western art movements that embrace recycled materials found in everyday life. Iku’s art invites introspection and draws inspiration from personal experience and the passage of time, offering viewers a meditative experience that resonates across cultures. Her evolving artistic journey continues to bridge the gap between the familiar and the unknown.
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‣Educational Background
2002 B.A. in Education Psychology, Shimane University
2006 Attended Painting and Sculpture classes at the Art Students League of New York(US)
2008 Master’s degree in Art Education, Shimane University
2010-13 Attended the Painting course of Frank Mohr Institute, Hanze University(The Netherlands)
2024 Master’s degree in Cultural Sciences, The Open University of Japan
‣Exhibitions
Numerous solo and group exhibitions in Japan
‣Awarded
Acrylic Gouache Biennale 2016, Honorable Mention
STATEMENT
My work reflects a dialogue between past and present, exploring memory, time, and identity themes using everyday materials such as rice bags and acrylic paint. By incorporating non-traditional elements, I challenge traditional boundaries and invite the viewer to consider the hidden layers of the everyday.
