Yukiko Kakimoto is a contemporary artist based in Kyoto. Her works possess a warm yet powerful charm, seamlessly fusing beautiful ancient Japanese culture and techniques with a modern sensibility.
A Creative Journey
Yukiko's creative journey began in 1994 as a flower designer and aromatherapist. This early experience in working with natural elements laid the foundation for her later work. From 1999 to 2008, she served as a gallery director, where exposure to a wide variety of art significantly broadened her creative expression. Drawing from these diverse experiences, she has focused on creating contemporary jewelry since 2018, applying traditional Japanese techniques like urushi lacquer and kintsugi. Her creative philosophy is rooted in a rich sensitivity cultivated since childhood. Raised in Kyoto, she cultivated her imagination through drawing and storytelling, and this formative experience is what defines her unique style and infuses her work with its profound appeal.
A Dialogue with the Heart
What captivates Yukiko most is the human heart—something that cannot be seen or touched. She explores the infinite possibilities of how art can influence our minds, moving beyond its traditional roles of mere appreciation and decoration. Led by the subtle fluctuations and transformations inherent in natural materials, she continues to embrace new creative challenges with a free spirit. Through her work, she hopes to cast a small light into your heart and spark a rich dialogue.
Photo by Mercês Tomaz Gomes
