Hardly any other place has influenced my artistic style as much as Japan has over the past few years.
Stepping off the plane in Tokyo feels like crossing an invisible threshold into an alternate reality. At first glance, everything looks familiar, and yet around every corner, there are subtle deviations from the ordinary far beyond the usual experience of a visiting a foreign country.
And then there are the colors, the architecture, the ceramics, the art museums, and the neighborhoods that feel like universes in their own right. The list goes on and on; the inspiration seemingly endless.
After two trips, fragments of Japanese culture has become an indispensable part of my kitchen, my wardrobe, and my bookshelf. It has significantly shaped the design of our home, and I can also see its influence in my more recent designs..
Here are a few of the patterns and colors, designs, and compositions that I collected on my trips.
