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Fumika Tanaka

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Fumika Tanaka
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https://fumikaya.com
My artistic practice is rooted in traditional Japanese ink painting (sumi-e), enriched by contemporary composition and narrative sensibilities. Through my work, I explore both harmony and dissonance within shared spaces—depicting a world where humans, animals, artificial forms, and mythological motifs resonate with one another. Alongside my studio practice, I bring over a decade of experience in corporate-level planning and creative direction. This background has enabled me to collaborate with a wide range of organizations, from private companies to cultural institutions. I approach art as a functional interface with society—offering visual proposals and conceptual frameworks that are not only expressive, but also contextually grounded and solution-oriented. For me, art is an act of revealing the potential of coexistence—beyond boundaries and difference. Through the brush, I seek to create spaces filled with both stillness and vitality, where viewers are invited to reconnect with their own perceptions. It is my hope to deliver experiences that transcend borders, disciplines, and expectations.

Last update : 29 Jun. 2025

Works

sky water/This work is a fusion of tradition and Japanese falconry culture.
As a Japanese pattern, water is used to express development and the richness of the future.
Art Style: ink painting
Art Medium : ink ,Japanese paper,silk,gold ,Pigments

A joyful parade of playful spirits top is the fortune cat/ A joyful parade of playful spirits, where even objects and animals come to life. Leading the procession is a bewitching beckoning cat.

Curriculum vitae