Chisen

Chisen's journey into abstract art began on a day in 2023 when she suddenly saw a colorful swirl on her third eye chakra. Inspired to capture this vision, she started painting with acrylics. Her foray into art began over a decade ago, triggered by a serious illness that led her to learning sumi-e, a traditional Japanese ink painting. During her cancer journey, she confronted her own mortality and, through observing actual flowers, birds and nature for her artwork, gradually realized that all living things, human beings, animals and plants, possess an inherent beauty simply as they are. Drawing inspiration from the rich natural world that encapsulates those lives, she now creates abstract acrylic paintings with nature as her motif.

Inspired by the technique of undercoating with several layers in traditional Japanese painting, Chisen experimented with this method using acrylic paints. By layering thinned washes of paint, she adds depth to her pieces, creating a sense of immersion. This technique not only enriches the visual experience but also conveys a celebration of life and a sense of happiness to the viewer, which is the essence of her artistic pursuit.

One year after starting her career, Chisen has exhibited her artworks in eight countries around the world, with Tokyo-based. Including International Contemporary Art Fair Paris 2024 and World Art Dubai 2024. And featured in a French art magazine as one of the emerging artists. 　　

智川は、2023年のある日、眉間の奥にカラフルな渦巻きが突然見え、それを画で表現しようとアクリル絵具で描き始めた。十数年前の大病をきっかけに水墨画を習い始めた彼女は、闘病生活の中で自分の命と向き合い、画題の花鳥を観察するうちに、命あるものはみな、ただそこにあるだけで美しいと気づく。そして、それらの命を内包する豊かな自然にインスピレーションを得て、現在では自然をモチーフにしたアクリルの抽象画を制作する。
膠を用いた日本画では下塗りを重ねることをヒントに、独学でその方法をアクリル絵具で試す。水で薄めた絵具を下塗りとして薄く何層も重ねることで仕上がった作品に奥行きを出す。それが作品への没入感を与える。また、観る者に命の祝福を感じさせ、幸福感をもたらすという。それこそが、彼女が目指すものだ。
活動開始から1年の間に、東京を拠点に世界8か国で展示。海外のアートフェアにも出展歴を持つ。フランスの美術雑誌に、今後活躍が期待される画家のひとりとして掲載。