Collection: The Missing Link

A 2024 Artistic Journey

In 2024, I embarked on a profoundly transformative artistic journey that delved into the core of my Japanese Canadian heritage, celebrating the enduring spirit of my ancestors. Returning to my hometown of Ucluelet, BC, following the loss of an elderly family member and to care for my grandmother, who reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years before passing away, I found myself deeply reconnected with the land and sea that had shaped my upbringing. This return was not just a personal homecoming but a reflective exploration of family, identity, and belonging, reigniting my connection to my heritage.

One pivotal influence on this journey was my previous Vancouver exhibition, Kuroshio. Named after my late father’s fishing boat, the series resonated with audiences and captured themes of connection and legacy. Inspired by the warm ocean current that flows from Japan along the west coast of North America, Kuroshio featured abstract ocean-scapes named after fishing boats from my formative years. Its success laid the groundwork for my most ambitious project to date: The Missing Link.

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