Hiroko Matsushita is a Japanese visual artist based in the Netherlands.
She is particularly fascinated by visual effects that seamlessly transition between two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces. While frequently using paper as her artistic medium, her initial interest in paper stemmed from its immediate transformation from flat to three-dimensional with a simple fold. Exploring this adaptability and interaction, she delves also into the interplay of shadow and light.
In her artistic journey, she seeks to blur the boundaries between flat and dimensional, capturing the essence of transformation and interaction within her distinctive visual expressions.
She is particularly fascinated by visual effects that seamlessly transition between two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces. While frequently using paper as her artistic medium, her initial interest in paper stemmed from its immediate transformation from flat to three-dimensional with a simple fold. Exploring this adaptability and interaction, she delves also into the interplay of shadow and light.
In her artistic journey, she seeks to blur the boundaries between flat and dimensional, capturing the essence of transformation and interaction within her distinctive visual expressions.
Qualification
2012 The Arts University Bournemouth (GB), MA in Illustration
2010 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (GB), Foundation Diploma in Art And Design
2002 Meiji Gakuin University (JP), BA(Hons) in International Studies
2012 The Arts University Bournemouth (GB), MA in Illustration
2010 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (GB), Foundation Diploma in Art And Design
2002 Meiji Gakuin University (JP), BA(Hons) in International Studies
Selected exhibitions, AiR programs
2024
Tweetakt, Fort Ruigenhoek, Utrecht (NL)
2022
KOKO NI IRU, Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht (NL)
2018
Otakara - Discoveries, MICHEKO GALERIE, München (DE)
New Spaces, Gwyn's Cafe, London Derry (NI)
2017
Here and There, ladislav sutnar gallery, Pilsen (CZ)
2015
Festival svetla Plzen, Europien Capital of Culture 2015, Pilsen (CZ)
SICF16 - Spiral Art Center Independent Creators Festival, Tokyo (JP)
2014
DOGO Onsen-Art Festival, Onsen-night event, Matsuyama (JP)
SICF15 - Spiral Art Center Independent Creators Festival, Tokyo (JP)
2013
Mino Artist in Residency Program, Group exhibition, Gifu (JP)
2012
Sex lives of the Poor and Unknown, Tallinn (EE)
EX LIBRIS, Bournemouth (GB)
2011
Designers-Dream Whisperer, London (GB)
Artsmart, London (GB)
2010
Selected Group Exhibition ‘START HERE’, V&A Museum, London (GB)
Gallery Rokujigen, Tokyo (JP)
2024
Tweetakt, Fort Ruigenhoek, Utrecht (NL)
2022
KOKO NI IRU, Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht (NL)
2018
Otakara - Discoveries, MICHEKO GALERIE, München (DE)
New Spaces, Gwyn's Cafe, London Derry (NI)
2017
Here and There, ladislav sutnar gallery, Pilsen (CZ)
2015
Festival svetla Plzen, Europien Capital of Culture 2015, Pilsen (CZ)
SICF16 - Spiral Art Center Independent Creators Festival, Tokyo (JP)
2014
DOGO Onsen-Art Festival, Onsen-night event, Matsuyama (JP)
SICF15 - Spiral Art Center Independent Creators Festival, Tokyo (JP)
2013
Mino Artist in Residency Program, Group exhibition, Gifu (JP)
2012
Sex lives of the Poor and Unknown, Tallinn (EE)
EX LIBRIS, Bournemouth (GB)
2011
Designers-Dream Whisperer, London (GB)
Artsmart, London (GB)
2010
Selected Group Exhibition ‘START HERE’, V&A Museum, London (GB)
Gallery Rokujigen, Tokyo (JP)
Workshop/Lecture
2017 Artcamp (summer course), University of West Bohemia, Pilsen (CZ)
2017 Artcamp (summer course), University of West Bohemia, Pilsen (CZ)
Awards
2014 SICF15, Second Prize
2014 SICF15, Second Prize