Motoko

Motoko was born and raised in Japan, immigrating to Canada in 1992.  She is a self taught artist, educated and trained as a dietitian in Japan.

Motoko's personal inspiration from the beauty and diversity of nature, the elements of the universe and human emotions are expressed through her use of colour, texture and stylized abstracted art forms.  Her goal is to create compelling abstract art which inspires and evokes each viewer's emotions, allowing them to participate in her art creatively and freely.

Motoko operates and exhibits her art in her own private gallery in Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast.  She is also represented by several established art galleries in BC and Japan.

Artist's Statement

"My artistic journey from representational art to abstract art"

One of my first memories was the desire to create art.  I couldn't explain it, even to myself.  I just knew I had to do it.

The beauty and diversity of nature and human emotions are my main subjects.  My early work was as a representational artist.  My desire to portray the natural beauty which surrounds me often ended in floral art or a local landscape painting.  As my understanding of art progressed, I took a deep interest in using colour, shape, line and texture as my tools to express the essence of that beauty.  I allow these forms and lines to take their own course, resulting in a truly non-constraining and intuitive expression.  My source of inspiration comes from events which I experience, or perhaps a place I have been to, or sometimes someone I meet.  It is all a reflection of my personal response towards that which uniquely touches my heart and soul.  Some artists express these personal feelings through their writing or poetry.  Painting is my personal expression.

Over time, I have become increasingly interested in non-representational, non-objective abstract art.  As I grow as an artist and as a person, I am more interested in expressing deep human emotions or the energy of nature and the elements of our universe rather than what we actually see in the tangible world.

It is the most exciting feeling when I can share my emotions and deepest feelings with others through my art, not with words, but by using colors and forms which represent how I feel.  I enjoy pushing the boundaries of art forms.  I try to create energy, tension and persuasion but at the same time I try to create harmony within.  It is like creating balance of unbalance and that is the challenge that I enjoy the most during the process of completing an abstract piece, knowing that it is always up to each viewer to decide how they perceive my art.  I believe art is something that should allow all of us to be truly creative and free.  If an artist can evoke a viewer's deep emotion through her art, it is a true privilege.  My goal, always, is to be such an artist.

Motoko's Biography

Representation
2007-current Hampton Gallery, Kamloops
2007-current Watanabe Gallery (Japan)
2007-current CASA Collection Art Publishing Inc.
2007-current Mima Fine Art Publishing Inc.
2006-2007 Lambert's Gallery & Shop
2005-current Motoko's Original Art, Fine Art Studio & Gallery
2003-current Gift of the Eagle Gallery
2003 Nature's Scene ( Distributer & Publisher)
2003-2005 G.S. & Company
2000-2004 Destiny Fine Art Gallery
2000 Ballard Leader Gallery (now Elliott Louis Gallery)

Exhibitions
2007 Sept.Solo Exhibition "Healing Water" Motoko's Original
Fine Art Gallery
2007 May Lambert's Gallery & Shop, Vancouver
2007 Feb. Watanabe Gallery (Japan)
2006 Sept. Solo Exhibition "Emerald Meadow" Motoko's Original Fine Art Gallery
2006 Oct. Solo Exhibition Gift of the Eagle Gallery, Gibsons
2005 Oct. Solo Exhibition "Universe" Motoko's Original Fine Art Gallery
2001 Apr. FCA Spring Open Watermedia show
2001 Jan. FCA Experimental Mixed Media show
2000 Jan. FCA Experimental Mixed Media show
2000 Feb. FCA Spring Open Watermedia show
2000 Mar. Group exhibiton at Ramada Hotel Vancouver
2000 Apr. AIM for Arts international exhibition
2000 Dec. FCA Christmas Small picture show
1999 Oct FCA Fall Juried show
1997 Sunshine Coast Art Council group show

Home Artist - Motoko Art Gallery & Studio Portfolio Original Work ON-LINE PURCHASE - Art Print Boutique Publishing Affiliates Motoko's News Events at the Gallery Framing and Caring for your Art Dealership, Interior Designers & Decorators The Sunshine Coast Contact Motoko Your Privacy Login/Signup July 23rd, 2008	Motoko Motoko was born and raised in Japan, immigrating to Canada in 1992. She is a self taught artist, educated and trained as a dietitian in Japan. Motoko's personal inspiration from the beauty and diversity of nature, the elements of the universe and human emotions are expressed through her use of colour, texture and stylized abstracted art forms. Her goal is to create compelling abstract art which inspires and evokes each viewer's emotions, allowing them to participate in her art creatively and freely. Motoko operates and exhibits her art in her own private gallery in Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast. She is also represented by several established art galleries in BC and Japan. Artist's Statement "My artistic journey from representational art to abstract art" One of my first memories was the desire to create art. I couldn't explain it, even to myself. I just knew I had to do it. The beauty and diversity of nature and human emotions are my main subjects. My early work was as a representational artist. My desire to portray the natural beauty which surrounds me often ended in floral art or a local landscape painting. As my understanding of art progressed, I took a deep interest in using colour, shape, line and texture as my tools to express the essence of that beauty. I allow these forms and lines to take their own course, resulting in a truly non-constraining and intuitive expression. My source of inspiration comes from events which I experience, or perhaps a place I have been to, or sometimes someone I meet. It is all a reflection of my personal response towards that which uniquely touches my heart and soul. Some artists express these personal feelings through their writing or poetry. Painting is my personal expression. Over time, I have become increasingly interested in non-representational, non-objective abstract art. As I grow as an artist and as a person, I am more interested in expressing deep human emotions or the energy of nature and the elements of our universe rather than what we actually see in the tangible world. It is the most exciting feeling when I can share my emotions and deepest feelings with others through my art, not with words, but by using colors and forms which represent how I feel. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of art forms. I try to create energy, tension and persuasion but at the same time I try to create harmony within. It is like creating balance of unbalance and that is the challenge that I enjoy the most during the process of completing an abstract piece, knowing that it is always up to each viewer to decide how they perceive my art. I believe art is something that should allow all of us to be truly creative and free. If an artist can evoke a viewer's deep emotion through her art, it is a true privilege. My goal, always, is to be such an artist. Motoko's Biography Representation 2007-current Hampton Gallery, Kamloops 2007-current Watanabe Gallery (Japan) 2007-current CASA Collection Art Publishing Inc. 2007-current Mima Fine Art Publishing Inc. 2006-2007 Lambert's Gallery & Shop 2005-current Motoko's Original Art, Fine Art Studio & Gallery 2003-current Gift of the Eagle Gallery 2003 Nature's Scene ( Distributer & Publisher) 2003-2005 G.S. & Company 2000-2004 Destiny Fine Art Gallery 2000 Ballard Leader Gallery (now Elliott Louis Gallery) Exhibitions 2007 Sept.Solo Exhibition "Healing Water" Motoko's Original Fine Art Gallery 2007 May Lambert's Gallery & Shop, Vancouver 2007 Feb. Watanabe Gallery (Japan) 2006 Sept. Solo Exhibition "Emerald Meadow" Motoko's Original Fine Art Gallery 2006 Oct. Solo Exhibition Gift of the Eagle Gallery, Gibsons 2005 Oct. Solo Exhibition "Universe" Motoko's Original Fine Art Gallery 2001 Apr. FCA Spring Open Watermedia show 2001 Jan. FCA Experimental Mixed Media show 2000 Jan. FCA Experimental Mixed Media show 2000 Feb. FCA Spring Open Watermedia show 2000 Mar. Group exhibiton at Ramada Hotel Vancouver 2000 Apr. AIM for Arts international exhibition 2000 Dec. FCA Christmas Small picture show 1999 Oct FCA Fall Juried show 1997 Sunshine Coast Art Council group show
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