Through the physical act of making, I give form to complex emotions accumulated within myself, such as longing for fashion and feelings of inferiority.
Focusing primarily on tufting and embroidery using yarn, fabric, and wire mesh, I embrace the repetitive movements of my hands and the accidental misalignments that occur during the creative process, developing works that move between two and three dimensions.
【 SHOTO KOHAGURA 】
Graduated from Bunka Fashion College in 2011. In 2024, participated in a group exhibition at Cindy Rucker Gallery in New York and held the solo exhibition “Wonder wall” at HONNO PARK in Okinawa later that year.
In 2025, held the solo exhibition “THE UNFORM” at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, and continues to present work primarily in Tokyo and Okinawa.
