SACHIKO KAMIKI

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the global atmosphere took a somber turn,prompting artists to embrace vivid colours in their works.

‘Before the pandemic, art was satirical, and reality existed as an optimisticfantasy. After the pandemic, the real world took on a satirical tone, inspiring meto spread positivity through art. I persist in using characters as my creativetheme, and in this exhibition, I intentionally bring art closer to the audiencethrough easily understood symbols.’ – Sachiko Kamiki

This showcase employs highly recognisable symbolic characters and objects,including Monroe, ballerinas, Alice, Haribo, etc., aiming to demystify thechallenge of ‘what is being depicted’ in the contemporary art context through asymbolic painting language. This approach facilitates easier entry into thecontemporary art world for the audience and diminishes aversions resulting from alack of understanding about contemporary art contexts. Kamiki aspires to assistaudiences in embracing the contemporary art world through engaging content andvibrant colours.

Born in Tokyo, studied at Joshibi University of Art and Design (Oil paintingcourse), and got M.F.A in 2017 with ‘Fukuko Okubo Prize’ (honourable mention fromthe University). In the same year, her debut solo exhibition was held at KaruizawaNew Art Museum. In this regard, the prestigious monthly art magazine ‘Bijyutsutecho’ (September Issue: 2017) ran an article about her interview. In2018, her first solo exhibition in Tokyo was held at Whitestone Ginza New Gallerywith favourable reviews. In the following year, her work graced the cover of ‘Monthly Gallery’, new year’s issue. In commemoration of the 85th Anniversaryof Tokyu Department head store, her solo exhibition was held at Tokyu Departmenthead store art gallery, ended up with “sold out” show. In 2020, the soloexhibition TETRAD was held at Whitestone Gallery Taipei. Kamiki’s works askthe viewers about the modality of human beings and modern society through symbolicmetaphors. They are characterised by her broad perspective reflecting the richliterary background and contradistinctive simultaneously harmonious colouration.In 2023, her solo show Box was held in N Art gallery, Tokyo. It presented hernew series of works that she created after COVID. She often uses rich colour andhumorous themes as creative elements for hoping to provide people with morespiritual encouragement and happiness through art.