It feels like you are traversing between the
abstract and the concrete.
Yes, it's
not just one or the other—abstract or concrete. There are vectors of various meanings that each have
slightly different abstract and concrete aspects, and my approach changes
depending on these, naturally resulting in different works for each series.
As you continue to explore and create,
occasionally reflecting on the meaning of your work, it seems like you would
need a great deal of passion to keep going. What is the source of this energy
for you?
Basically, I am highly motivated because I
always have things I want to do. When thoughts like “how would it turn out if I
used this?” or “it’d be interesting to try this out” come to mind, I want to be
the first to express and see the results. That desire is my source of energy,
or my motivation, if you will.
You are pursuing concepts that are difficult
to explain with the words "concrete and abstract." In a modern
society that tends to prioritize ease of understanding, are there any values or
themes you wish to convey as an artist?
Well, I don’t intend to create works that are
difficult to understand, and my statements are also generally concise to avoid
over-explanation. My work is not particularly conceptual, and I believe that if
you see the painting, you should understand everything; and although each
person’s interpretation may differ, everything I want to express is within the
painting, and I think it can be understood without needing a verbal
explanation.