Nov 12, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Details:
Acrylic on paper
24" x 24" x 1.5"
Unframed
About the piece:
Oneness
About the artist:
Born in Japan in 1986, the artist is currently based in New York.
Influenced by the philosophies and messages found within music, graphic design, and street culture, the artist creates works that explore the relationship between personal experience, memory, and the world around us.
Working with universal themes deeply connected to the human experience—such as time, peace, and motherhood—the artist reflects on memory, history, and the relationship between the individual and society, bringing to light the stories embedded within everyday life.
The artist draws from both the cultural background of Japan, where they were born and raised, and the diverse culture and energy of New York, where they currently live. By bringing together memories and sensibilities from these two distinct places, the artist explores new forms of expression that exist beyond established boundaries.
In 2021, the artist presented works combining vintage photographs collected from thrift shops and other sources with painting in “RE:Century,” held in the retail space on the basement level of the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo. The artist also presented the “Thousand Stories” series, in which paintings were created on cabinet cards photographed more than a century ago. By layering the faces and figures of people from the past with the artist’s contemporary perspective, the series explores memories and stories that transcend time.
In recent years, the artist has focused on paintings featuring the Earth as a central motif, exploring the themes of “Time” and “Oneness.” By reconsidering the individual, society, nature, and the Earth from a unified perspective, the artist seeks to reveal the connections that exist between things that may, at first glance, appear separate and divided.
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Connect with the artist:
Instagram @shinyakato_official
Shipping will be calculated based on the specific dimensions and material of each piece. All artwork can also be picked up in person on December 3rd at the Mriya Gallery located at 101 Reade St, New York, or from December 8-11th at the Students for a Free Tibet office located at 602 East 14th Street in NYC.
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