"I'm still looking for the land of peace, which for now, can be found only in our hearts." -- Juri Morioka
Artist Statement:
"I always approach the canvas directly, without any preceding sketches or studies. I paint in the manner of Zen, moving my brushes along with my mind's rhythm, relying solely on instinct and intuition. Outside of conscious thought, I search for harmony and form in the play of color and shapes, and a composition gradually emerges. Then, feeling my way with my brush, I enter the painting and wander through its spaces and along its paths with a deep sense of belonging. I welcome the viewer to join me on the same journey, with the same sense of belonging, sharing in the belief that everything has a life of its own." - Juri Morioka (c) 2005
"I always approach the canvas directly, without any preceding sketches or studies. I paint in the manner of Zen, moving my brushes along with my mind's rhythm, relying solely on instinct and intuition. Outside of conscious thought, I search for harmony and form in the play of color and shapes, and a composition gradually emerges. Then, feeling my way with my brush, I enter the painting and wander through its spaces and along its paths with a deep sense of belonging. I welcome the viewer to join me on the same journey, with the same sense of belonging, sharing in the belief that everything has a life of its own." - Juri Morioka (c) 2005
”...Working from fleeting memories, she conjures the lingering traces of once intense sounds and smells. Morioka describes her approach as something akin to the process of sifting tea through a tea strainer. The residue of the pungent tea leaves yields a pure, fragrant elixir which nourishes body and soul...”
Eleanor Heartney
「...束の間の思い出を回想しながら制作活動を行うことで、彼女はかつて強烈に感じた音や香りから名残惜しい面影を呼び起こす。森岡はその独自の制作法を茶をこす過程に喩える。下を刺激する茶の葉が体と魂を養う純粋で芳しい霊薬をうむのである...」
エレノア・ハートニー
Eleanor Heartney
「...束の間の思い出を回想しながら制作活動を行うことで、彼女はかつて強烈に感じた音や香りから名残惜しい面影を呼び起こす。森岡はその独自の制作法を茶をこす過程に喩える。下を刺激する茶の葉が体と魂を養う純粋で芳しい霊薬をうむのである...」
エレノア・ハートニー
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