About me

akemi rei

My art is inspired by life, nature, biomorphic, organic shapes, and the freedom of abstract expressionism. My process is fluid and experimental; I start with an idea that evolves as I follow my natural instincts in a spontaneous process. I explore the similarities between living systems, those found in nature and in our own body through acrylic paint on canvas as a starting point. I then utilize the surrounding space and different natural materials (clay, hydrocal, branches, pinecones) to further abstract these concepts and organic shapes that intertwine and grow with another. I'm interested in questioning the relationship between the body and one's own senses, memories, and visual familiarity and how it influences our experience.