Asumi Kuwana

Flower /Painting/Art Creator

独自のイメージの世界を植物（花）や絵、和紙等で表現します。今後も定期的に作品を増やしていきます。

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Biography

Flower /Painting/Art Creator

ASUMI is an accomplished floral artist with a career spanning over two decades, celebrated for her ability to transform both people and spaces into breathtaking works of art. Utilizing fresh flowers, traditional Japanese washi paper, and a diverse range of materials, she crafts intricate, immersive experiences that are deeply attuned to the spirit of those she collaborates with. Her artistic strength lies in capturing the unseen essence of individuals, designing floral and washi-based costumes that reveal their inner worlds, while also installations　that transform spaces into evocative sanctuaries.

In her painting practice, she focuses on large-scale works that delve into themes of the cosmos and animism. By using washi paper as her canvas, she communicates messages of peace, introspection, and the interconnectedness of all living things. For her, each stroke and texture embodies a dialogue between the natural world and human emotions. Though her love for painting began in her early childhood, it was the unexpected stillness of the pandemic that reignited her creative fire, leading to a renaissance that now seamlessly blends painting, floral artistry, and washi into a singular, harmonious style. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Her artistic process is driven by a desire to capture the ephemeral beauty of life, using the delicacy of flowers and the tactile nature of washi to explore the transient nature of existence. Each piece she creates is an invitation for viewers to reflect, find peace, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the world. As she looks toward the future, she remains committed to expanding her creative horizons through new collaborations, exploring uncharted territories, and continuing to transform spaces into places of inspiration and healing.

ASUMIは20年以上にわたるお花のキャリアを持つアーティストで、人や空間を魅力的なアート作品へと昇華させる手腕で高く評価されています。生花や日本伝統の和紙、さまざまな素材を駆使し、深く共鳴する没入型の体験を作り上げています。彼女のアートの真髄は、人物の見えない本質を捉え、花と和紙でその内面を映し出す衣装をデザインすることにあり、空間を独自のインスタレーションで感動的な聖域へと変えることに秀でています。

ペインティングの分野では、宇宙やアニミズムをテーマにした大型作品を手がけ、和紙をキャンバスに用いることで、平和や内省、そしてあらゆる生命のつながりを表現しています。彼女にとって、作品の一筆一筆や質感は、自然界と人間の感情との対話そのものです。幼少期に始めた絵画への情熱は、コロナ禍という予期せぬ静寂の中で再燃し、現在ではペインティング、フラワーアート、和紙を融合させた独自のスタイルとして再び開花しました。

彼女の創作プロセスは、生命の儚くも美しい瞬間を捉えることへの情熱に突き動かされています。花の繊細さと和紙の触感を通じて、儚い存在の本質を探求し、それによって鑑賞者に内省と平和、そして自然のリズムとの再接続を促す作品を生み出しています。今後は新たなコラボレーションや未踏の領域を探求し続け、空間をインスピレーションと癒しの場所へと変えることを目指しています。

French Art Feature –
June 20

Her work and an interview will be featured in the French art magazine "République des Arts", releasing on June 20 in France.

This issue showcases her unique fusion of flowers, washi paper, and painting- an art form that visualizes the unseen within and is now reaching new audiences across borders.

VR WEB EXHIBITION 　

”宇宙花”

日本橋Art,jp

Cosmic Flower

“A painting born from the idea that space is not empty, but alive—with blooming energy and cosmic rhythm.”

Space is often imagined as a cold, lifeless void—a realm where flowers and living beings cannot naturally exist. But I see it differently. To me, space is far from a barren expanse; it feels vibrantly alive. Like a living organism, it pulses with energy—filled with rich colors, intricate patterns, and ever-shifting shapes that continue to expand and evolve. In my eyes, this vast, ever-changing universe resembles a cosmic garden where flowers might bloom. Though we cannot directly see the energy of the universe or the Earth floating within it, we are undeniably part of its living essence. To capture this unseen vitality, I chose to express it through flowers—a symbol of life that transcends the emptiness we often associate with space. Why flowers? Perhaps because I work closely with them and feel a deep connection to plants. It felt only natural to use this living motif to express something so infinite and unseen. This artwork is made up of puzzle pieces in various sizes—each one a fragment of a greater cosmic puzzle. I’ve captured a blooming moment from somewhere in the vast universe. These pieces aren’t meant to be displayed in a simple line; they are created to be arranged freely throughout a space—hung or suspended to immerse the viewer. Cosmic Flower is designed to expand, much like the universe itself. While this ongoing piece will continue to grow, I invite you to enjoy this moment in its current form. Other unseen parts exist beyond this one, and I plan to create more fragments of this living universe. “Cosmic Flower” is a grand art narrative—a story of a living universe.