The six emerging artists, expressing unique vision with exceptional skill, were carefully selected by Code-a-Machine after thoughtful consideration.

MIYABI 1 Artist: SEGAWA Yumiko

“This work was originally created for an exhibition themed around light and brightness. I believe that light can illuminate us from the outside, but there is also light that shines from within the heart. In this piece, I focused on expressing the warmth and uplifting memories that radiate outward from the palm of the hand and the chest. Adapting to the Fusuma format, I envisioned light bursting and expanding out from the darkness.” —Segawa Yumiko

SEGAWA Yumiko

Segawa completed her graduate degree at Tokyo University of the Arts and was a Guest student at the University of Fine Arts Münster from 2019 to 2020. She creates her paintings  with an interest in the very movement of the mind and the processes by which perceived views transform into feelings and actions through the body. Segawa has received the Ataka Prize from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2012 and Ichiro Sato Prize in 2016, and was nominated for the 32nd Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition in 2014. She was also selected for Artists in FAS in 2017 and was a research fellow abroad supported by the Pola Art Foundation in 2019.

MIYABI 2 Artist: HIRAMATSU Kanako

“As a part of my Fountain series, this work depicts the view from inside the fountain. I blend imagination and reality to portray its interior, emphasizing its constantly changing shape, which reflects my own theme. As the Fusuma moves, the images shift, mirroring the movement of the exhibition space and the people. The dynamic nature of the fountain perfectly aligns with these elements.”—Hiramatsu Kanako

Hiramatsu Kanako

Hiramatsu completed her graduate degree at Tokyo University of the Arts. Using fluid objects such as fountains as motifs, she makes paintings and spatial expressions that give rise to a fresh viewing experience. Notable exhibitions include イ　反 at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Archive Room, Tokyo (2023) and A Little Bit Different at  Ark Hills, Tokyo (2022). She was selected for ART IN THE OFFICE 2022 and has received ART AWARD TOKYO MARUNOUCHI 2022 Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Prize in 2022,  as well as Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduation Exhibition Encouragement Award in 2020.

MIYABI 3 Artist: SUGISAKI Haruna

“In this new piece, I aimed to create an experience through which residents might sense the energy of the deep forest. The concept is based on motifs drawn from elements one may encounter during their stay. The work reflects a wish for residents to feel and appreciate the cyclical energy of nature, to enjoy a sense of unity with the natural world.”—Sugisaki Haruna

SUGISAKI Haruna

Sugisaki graduated from Tokyo Zokei University. She paints with natural pigments she makes using materials such as soil, soot, and oyster shell. She also participates in artist residencies in Japanese and Indian forest areas. Notable solo exhibitions include People Who Take Care of the Countryside at Yokohama Museum of History, Yokohama (2022), Mountain Dance at Nishi Aizu International Art Village, Fukushima (2019). Group exhibitions include In Praise of Soils at Shanghai Pearl Art Museum, Shanghai (2023), Forest Art Festival in Ladakh 2023, and Primitive Sensory Art Festival at Lake Kizaki, Nagano (2022). She received the ZOKEI Prize in 2017.

MIYABI 4 Artist: TENGYU Miyako

“As the setting for this work is a campsite, I was inspired to use the mountains and forests as the theme of the piece. The work is titled “The Night of the Outcasts”. It tells a story of mysterious beings hidden in the mountains and portrays lost creatures in search of a place to belong. Although the overall atmosphere may feel dark, I also sought to express the gentleness of the mountains and forests as they embrace these creatures.”—Tengyu Miyako

TENGYU Miyako

Tengyu completed her graduate degree at Kyoto City University of Arts and studied at the Royal College of Art as an exchange student in 2014. Interested in stories around the world and throughout history, she expresses a unique narrative-driven worldview primarily working with fabrics and leather. Notable solo exhibitions include Demon Of the Propagare at COHJU contemporary art, Kyoto (2022). Group exhibitions include Emerging Dye Artists to See: Obtuse Angle of Dye, Acute Angle of Dye at Some Seiryu Pavilion, Kyoto (2017)  and  Kyoto Art for Tomorrow 2016 at the Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto (2016).

MIYABI 5 Artist: MATSUOKA Yuzuho

“My work is intentionally created to be perceived from multiple angles, which is why I often use checkered patterns and grids as key elements. In this space, I find it interesting that the arrangement of the images changes or connects when the Fusuma is moved. By merging unnatural colors with these curious elements, I believe a new perspective on the visual experience can be delivered to viewers.”—Matsuoka Yuzuho

MATSUOKA Yuzuho

Matsuoka completed her graduate degree at Kyoto University of the Arts. Drawn to the physical texture of paint, she creates paintings that can be appreciated from any viewing angle. Notable Solo exhibitions include Redundant Moon at CANDYBAR GALLERY, Tokyo (2023) and Looking into the Sky Through the Eye of a Needle at FOAM CONTEMPORARY, Tokyo (2023). Group Exhibitions include Kyoto Art for Tomorrow 2023 at the Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto (2023). She received the ART AWARD TOKYO MARUNOUCHI 2021 Proactive Award and the Shell Art Award 2020 Student Special Prize.

MIYABI 6 Artist: KIYOKAWA Baku

“I combine the images of a stormy sea and Bonsai together. The sea was originally a large painting consisting of four 1m×2m panels. The Bonsai painting on the other hand was a smaller piece. Both of the pieces are created using a smooth surface of acrylic board instead of a brush, as I work towards to achieve a distinctive texture. A miraculous collaboration between art and space was realized by incorporating these works into the  Fusuma in a Japanese-style room.”—Kiyokawa Baku

KIYOKAWA Baku

Kiyokawa graduate from Joshibi University of Art and Design. She creates experimental artworks using her own novel method called “Bakugan,” which merges techniques from sculpture, printing, and painting. Notable solo exhibitions include Touch and Reflection at FOAM Contemporary, Tokyo (2024), Baku Kiyokawa Exhibition at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo (2021), Ku-ku Baku-baku at cocoto, Kyoto (2021) and withdrawal at Kameido Art Center, Tokyo (2021). She was selected for the CAF Award 2020, and has received the SICF21 Keiko Tanaka Award.