Artist Statement
|Ideas from Fashion| Modism Statement|
"Reducing the sensations and feelings of a moment into lines and shapes"—that is the origin of my creative work.
"Modism" is the term used to describe the underlying sensibility that permeates my creative work.
Modism Statement — The Modism Way —
~ The blank spaces in a world where you can touch form / The shapes of moments woven by lines ~
Mode: In the realm of fashion, this term refers to "trends" or "fashion itself."
Here, it is understood as an attitude that extends to the realm of sensibility and thought, and as a demeanor that embodies the sense of the times and the moment.
Modism: Extracting the essence of fashion. An attitude of not merely reflecting the world, but perceiving, selecting, and giving it form. Not only in form, but also in thought and subject matter, everything is inevitably reduced to its minimum.
The lines are not explanations, but rather a manifestation of momentary determination and emotion.
The lines formed by selecting the necessary elements become the trajectory of one's thoughts.
The shape is slightly sharper and more beautiful than in reality.
The form gains new life in the creative process, and its essence becomes more prominent.
It is a memory of "how it looked" and a wish of "how it should be."
Leaving only what is essential, it evokes a lingering feeling. —A moment to feel the contours of the world.
That, I believe, is the true joy of creative work—the ability to touch upon the profound aspects of life.
●Decision-making attitude
By trusting intuition and instinct, and retaining only the essential elements, purity and strength are born in the work.
I've decided to accept regret as a space for expression and use it as a step towards moving forward.
● Meaning of lines and shapes
Lines record the sensations of that moment, while shapes express thoughts and memories.
The brushstrokes left in the lines hold the reality before us, the ideals in our hearts, and the lingering echoes of memories and emotions.
● Connection to everyday life
Fashion philosophy is rooted not only in the creative process but also in daily life, observation, and experiences.
By viewing everyday scenes and events with this perspective, the resolution of the world changes.
● Production Intent
Without being too constrained by reality, layer memories and wishes onto the work to give it depth and lingering resonance.
By stripping away unnecessary elements and retaining only the essential ones, a work gains strength and multifaceted qualities.
Modism is the foundation of my creative work and my daily sensibilities.
I put into words the thoughts I poured into those lines and shapes, the philosophy behind my decisions, and their connection to everyday life and experiences.
You can find glimpses of my creative process, my studies in drawing, and fragments of my daily observations and thoughts in my blog posts .
Artist Statement
| Philosophy of Mode | Modism Statement |
-"Distilling the essence of fleeting sensations and emotions into lines and forms — this is where my creation begins."
-“Modism” is the name I give to the underlying sensibility that permeates my work.
Modism Statement - The Principles of Modism -
~ Negative space where forms touch the world / The shape of a moment spun by lines ~
・Mode: In the realm of fashion, this term refers to "trends" or "fashion itself."
I interpret it as an attitude that extends to the dimensions of sensibility and thought—a way of wearing the spirit of the era and the sensations of the moment upon one's very being.
・Modism: The extraction of the core of "Mode." It is an attitude not of merely mirroring the world, but of perceiving, selecting, and giving it form. Whether in physical shape, thought, or subject matter, everything is inevitably reduced to its minimum.
A line is not an explanation; it is a manifestation of a moment's resolve and emotion.
The lines, formed by selecting only the necessary elements, become the trajectory of my thoughts.
Forms are sharper and more beautiful than reality.
Within the act of creation, form acquires new life, and its essence is brought into focus.
It is a memory of "how it appeared" and a wish for "how it should be."
Retaining only the essential, inviting resonance. — The moment of sensing the world’s contours.
I feel that this is the true essence of creation: touching the very depth of existence.
●Approach to Decision-Making
By trusting intuition and sensation, and leaving only the essential elements, a work gains purity and strength. I accept regret as the "negative space" of expression—a step forward to keep evolving.
●The Meaning of Line and Form
A line is a record of a sensation at that precise moment; a form is an expression of thought and memory. Within the touch left in a line, the reality before me, the ideals within my heart, and the echoes of memory and emotion reside.
●Connection to Everyday Life
The philosophy of Modism is rooted not only in the studio but also in daily life, observation, and experience. By viewing even the most mundane scenery or events through this lens, the resolution of the world shifts.
●Creative Intent
To layer memory and aspiration without being overly confined by reality, giving the work depth and resonance. By distilling the elements and leaving only what is necessary, the work achieves both strength and multifacetedness.