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 - 2018
"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 - 2018
"I was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, I learned that the Japanese Constitution -- with its renunciation of war -- had been drawn up by Americans. From that point on I wanted someday to learn English and travel to the place that had now become -- in my mind -- the land of peace. After all, my grandmother's brother died in Hiroshima and I grew up listening to these terrible stories about the war. I was taught we shall never fight.
I finally came to the US as a high school exchange student and spent my senior year with an American family in Findlay, Ohio. After graduating, I returned briefly to Japan to attend Baika Women's College to continue studying English while working nights as a KDD International telephone operator. I then returned to Ohio to attend the University of Toledo, but a year later packed everything into my car and drove to New York City with my cat, Sid. There I earned a BFA in painting at Parsons School of Design in 1990. I've been working in Manhattan ever since.
I'm still looking for the land of peace, which for now, can be found only in our hearts." -- Juri Morioka
I finally came to the US as a high school exchange student and spent my senior year with an American family in Findlay, Ohio. After graduating, I returned briefly to Japan to attend Baika Women's College to continue studying English while working nights as a KDD International telephone operator. I then returned to Ohio to attend the University of Toledo, but a year later packed everything into my car and drove to New York City with my cat, Sid. There I earned a BFA in painting at Parsons School of Design in 1990. I've been working in Manhattan ever since.
I'm still looking for the land of peace, which for now, can be found only in our hearts." -- Juri Morioka
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