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Meet the Artist

Originating from Japan, Daijyo is an internationally acclaimed abstract artist whose work has captivated audiences around the globe. Her exhibitions have been showcased in prestigious galleries in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Italy, and her native Japan.

Daijyo's artistry is a vibrant fusion, deeply influenced by her Buddhist and Shinto heritage. She beautifully integrates the essence of her cultural roots with the stunning natural landscapes of her new home in Cornwall.

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Black and White image using Repel Art technique

"I was born in Japan but instantly felt that Cornwall is my spiritual home"

Finding Cornwall

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Having first visited Cornwall in 2019, Daijo found an instant connection to the county. The landscape, the sky, the weather and the people all combine to make Cornwall a place she wants to be.

 

Back home in Japan, Daijo works with natural stone, grinding it down into powder to use as a paint material. She sees the amazing granite of Cornwall as a perfect material to use in her art.

I am an abstract artist. I was born and raised in a deeply involved family in the study of esotericism, Shintoism, Buddhism, and Kotodama. From an early age, I was attracted to art and dreamed of becoming a painter one day. Towards the end of middle school, this dream became more concrete and I talked with my family, but they weren't welcome at all because I was worried about my career path. Therefore, I hesitated to follow my heart. But thanks to the unconditional support and encouragement of my grandmother, Seiun Nakanishi, who was the founder of the Institute of Kotodama and gave up on becoming an artist in her Kotodama work, I was able to do it. Become an artist. I decided to leave my hometown and live in Tokyo to study art at university. I enrolled in an art school in Tokyo in 2000, but unfortunately, I had to return to my hometown for the convenience of my family after a while. During that time, I was studying esoteric Buddhism and Shinto at home. A year later, I returned to Tokyo, but I couldn't afford to attend an art university, so I entered a general university and entered the harsh world of art. Initially, I did small jobs such as selling paintings on the streets, painting on the sidewalks, sporadic collaborations with photographers, and dynamic art techniques such as skin painting combined with rhythmic dance. After graduating in 2006, my financial situation finally improved and I was able to hold several exhibitions in some of Tokyo's most important cities. This new recognition eventually led me to sign a contract with a company that specializes in art and art materials research. In 2010, I started experimenting with "Art Repel," an innovative technology combining L.E.D. and solvents, water-repellent canvas, and bright backgrounds. This encounter marks a milestone in my career. Fascinated by the possibilities of this new technology, I have been devoted to research to this day. The theme of my work is deeply interested in expressing a palette of motifs related to Buddhism and Shinto. I love the study of innovation and aesthetics, which has always given a special touch to my original work. I am also interested in environmental issues and am currently researching pollution-free solvents and acrylic media. Many of my recent works are influenced by Yves Klein's concept of blue and I want to show my work to a larger audience, especially abroad. And last but not least, I am deeply grateful to Kunisuke Ueda, a researcher of painting materials, who has had a great influence on my work.

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