My work is a dialogue with time, a personal interpretation of the profound cosmology of "wabi-sabi."
-Akari Kobayashi
She combines the rich expressiveness of the oil painting medium with the core of the wabi-sabi spirit, developing a silent yet powerful visual language. Through her works, she invites us to re-examine the infinite richness contained within "emptiness" and "simplicity."
Artist Profile
Akari Kobayashi, born in Kyoto, Japan in 1989, is a contemporary painter who distinguishes herself in the contemporary art world with her oil paintings that profoundly embody the Japanese traditional aesthetic of "wabi-sabi."
She combines the rich expressiveness of the oil painting medium with the core of the wabi-sabi spirit, developing a silent yet powerful visual language. Through her works, she invites us to re-examine the infinite richness contained within "emptiness" and "simplicity."
Better for the planet
Our pursuit of beauty extends beyond the canvas. We use environmentally friendly natural pigments and plaster, and ensure every package we ship worldwide is made from recyclable materials. We believe that true beauty should not come at the expense of the environment.
