Yui Komatsumoto

Born in 1993 in Mie. Graduated from Kyoto University of the Arts, Department of Fine and Applied Arts.

In contemporary society, where social media has made appearances and lifestyles constantly visible, the boundary between self and others has become increasingly blurred. As a result, personal identity and self-worth are often shaped by external gaze and judgment. In response, she explores the deep-seated anxieties and inner conflicts that arise from this environment. The layered patterns in her paintings are created through a technique known as “tarashikomi”, using oil and acrylic paints. These patterns are inspired by “Detroit Agate,” a man-made stone that was accidentally formed in automobile factories in Detroit, USA. Resembling natural agate, the motifs symbolize the emotional layers that have accumulated within the artist herself.

By delicately expressing the fluctuations of emotion, her work conveys the quiet yet powerful will of those who, though tossed about by shifting feelings, still manage to compose themselves and press forward, living each day with intention.