Some people call it the happiest journey

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ArtistErika Nojiri
CategoryNon-Professional
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My message is that the definition of happiness is not determined by others or trends, but by myself, and that I am the only one who protects me. This motifs are a Japanese traditional wedding kimono, a toy, my legs and a cat. My hometown is a country side that has the thinking of marriage is the best way to be happy for wemen. It's a old thinking. I think my life is mine. Nobody can decide the choices in my life. So, I drew the reserved kimono. This way of wearing is for only funerals.
I exhibited the work like a hanging scroll and dragging it to the floor. It means the celebrate kimono.

Bio
My works are filled with the movement of fine pencil lines layered on oil paintings, colors, and a unique mixture of images that captivate the viewer's eye. The lines of gold and silver mean the scabs of the heart. They express the strength and beauty of women who can overcome obstacles.
My concept had changed from 2021 to 2022. It was prejudice, stereotypes, and stress suffered by women in modern society. But now, it's the strength and beauty of a woman who overcomes these obstacles. From my experiences of business and the relationship, I express the strength of women.