2026 Is a Year for Big Leaps!

A Year of Growth and New Heights

Year of a horse

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

LongReefSydney2025
2026-01-01T13:07:26+11:00January 1st, 2026|Featured, Media, Projects|

How to Make Handmade Paper

Five Years with Primrose Paper Arts

Hollander Beater

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.

Handmade Paper
2025-11-12T21:15:01+11:00November 12th, 2025|Featured, Media, Projects|

Fold with Love 2025

Origami Installation at Pass the Baton

Paper Crane Installation

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).

Installing
Front Door of the Pass the Baton
2025-08-20T20:19:12+10:00August 20th, 2025|Featured, Media, Origami, Projects, Service|

Community Origami Project July 2025

Joy is in creasing

Origami Project - Pass the Baton

Let’s fold Paper Crane!
I organised two Free origami workshop for everyone!

Please Support the Public Origami Project
We are collecting many paper cranes in July 2025 for the public installation for the event, Pass the Baton.
All materials provided. No experience necessary — we’ll guide you step by step. 15x15cm origami paper donations welcome!
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Origami Workshop Part 1 : Fold Paper Cranes for Peace
Date: Sunday 6 July
Time: 4-4.45pm
Venue: Chatswood Library
Free – Children must be accompanied by their guardians
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Origami Workshop Part 2 : Fold Paper Cranes for Peace
Date:  Monday 7 July
Time: 10.30am -12noon
Venue:  Primrose Paper Arts
Free – Children must be accompanied by their guardians

Whether you’re new to origami or have folded cranes before, your hands and heart are welcome.
Fold with us. Fold with love. Fold for peace.
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Paper Crane
2025-07-03T16:56:00+10:00July 3rd, 2025|Featured, Media, Origami, Service|

Immigration Museum Origami Project

Joy is in creasing

Origami Paper Trail Melbvourne
I facilitated the Origami project, “Origami Paper Trail” for the Immigration Museum Melbourne.
It was a wonderful opportunity for me to promote the immigration, origami and exhibition.
We immigrate from the sea and sky, so we make boats and butterflies. Once we are in Australia, we welcome the new people, so we make hearts!
I hope we will have a lot of hearts in the installation.
Thank you, Keina from SBS Japanese Radio for the nice interview!
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Origami Paper Trail
22-28 July 2024
Melbourne Central
Pop in and fold origami! Free event
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Origami Paper Trail
SBS Japanese Interview
2025-07-03T16:57:05+10:00July 26th, 2024|Featured, Media, Origami, Service|

Origami Monument Project at Campbelltown

7m Origami Monyument in Campbelltown

My Origami miniature model With Timothy
It is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of the Campbelltown Art Project.
I designed an origami monument for Koshigaya Park in Campbelltown this year.
Koshigaya City in Japan and Campbelltown in Sydney are sister cities and the cities are celebrating their 40th anniversary.
My monument will be about 7 meters high. wow!
Here is the miniature model I created for the presentation.
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Origami Mobirus Ring
2024-04-13T09:40:16+10:00April 13th, 2024|Featured, Media, New Work, Origami, Service|

I Love Rain

Origami Koi Fish in the Rain at Night

Night Rain
My New Work, Night Rain
Raindrops in the Koi Fish Pond at Night…
Origami Koi Fish – One sheet of square paper, folded to make a Koi Fish. No scissors to create the shape.
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2024-02-16T21:18:12+11:00February 16th, 2024|Featured, New Work, Origami|