A Year of Growth and New Heights
With the start of a new year, I’m looking forward to learning more, trying new things, and enjoying the process of making art even more deeply. I hope to create works that feel richer and more alive, and to actively join exhibitions where I can share my journey and connect with others.
Beautiful Summer Day in Sydney
Five Years with Primrose Paper Arts
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since I joined Primrose Paper Arts Inc. Time really flies when you’re surrounded by paper, pulp, and creative people!
Why do I love handmade paper so much?
First, it’s eco-friendly and affordable — most of our pulp comes from recycled paper, so every sheet feels like a little act of renewal.
Second, I get to use the Hollander beater — a big, old-school machine that turns scraps into beautiful pulp. It’s noisy but so much fun!
Third, the people. Our studio is full of friendly makers who share ideas, tips, and lots of laughter.
And finally, the art itself. Handmade paper has endless possibilities — you can fold it, sculpt it, or just admire its texture.
Making paper by hand connects me to nature, creativity, and community. I can’t imagine my art life without it now.
Origami Installation at Pass the Baton
Thanks to bilingual MC Haruka-san’s initiative, I was in charge of the community origami project, the paper crane installation and workshop at the event hosted by the Sydney Japanese community, JCS.
The event welcomed 88-year-old Hiroshima survivor Ms Keiko Ogura, who spoke to Sydney’s high school students and the public about her experience and the importance of peace. It was a rare and moving opportunity to hear her story firsthand, which deeply touched everyone-including me.
The event was also featured on SBS World News and TBS(Tokyo Broadcasting System).
Joy is in creasing
Let’s fold Paper Crane!
I organised two Free origami workshop for everyone!
My Paper Creation at the Exhibition, Paper Alchemy
10 Thousand Teardrops is an exploration of love, loss, and the fragile connections that bind us. Using pineapple fibre pulp, cotton thread, and paper, I created a delicate installation of twelve rings suspended from intertwined twigs—each surface worn and perforated, giving a sense of weakness and sadness.
Inspired by the Greek myth of Ariadne, who gave Theseus a ball of red thread to navigate the labyrinth only to be abandoned by him, this piece reflects the moment she watches his ship disappear. The red thread, a symbol of destiny in Japanese folklore, resonates deeply with me. It represents both connection and separation, hope and despair.
Through intricate details and fragile materials, I invite viewers to see the beauty within imperfection, the strength in delicate things, and the threads—both seen and unseen—that weave our stories together.
My First Japan Tour as a Tour Leader!
I was a Tour Leader for the Japan tour for the Art Gallery of NSW and we travelled in Japan for 11 days in December 2024!
We were very lucky with the weather. Warm and no rain. Walking in Tokyo and visiting many galleries were enjoyable in warm weather; we also got to see the beautiful Mt. Fuji. It was warm most of the time, but we had snow for a short time and some of us watched the snow falling from the onsen bath – hot springs in Hakone.
I was very fortunate to have a group of fantastic people and wonderful local tour guide, Mayumi.
11days in Tokyo-Hakone-Kurashiki and we visited many galleries and we enjoyed the Tokyo architecture walking tour.
Group Exhibition in Japan has opened and it looks great!
The Japanese professional painters’ group exhibition “Pont des Arts Japan” at the Aichi Prefecture Art Gallery in Nagoya, Japan has opened.
It is horner to be a part of their 30th-anniversary exhibition.
Big thanks to the widely known artist & founder, Mr. Soshin Okumura, who invited me and helped me to frame my work in Japan.
Soshin Okumura shows his solo exhibitions regularly at Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya and more. He is my favourite artist and he still paints every day.
The exhibition looks great! Congratulations to all the fellow artists!
Joy is in creasing
7m Origami Monyument in Campbelltown
My work found a new Home
Midori’s artwork,
” Lost in D Minor”
Found a new Home!
