Etsuko Aiba is a Japanese artist based in China.
The theme of her works is the exploration of intricate patterns of wave energy found in nature. She uses traditional organic materials in her artistic process which includes paper, mineral pigments, and gold leaf, combined with the classic Japanese paper.
Trail Series Tree #c
Nature is media. Shapeless winds let us know the breath of this earth by describing trails on the water or desert. And these great art works never remain same shapes even in a second. Artist also must be media that connect with nature world and be blessed by holy spirits.
Paper, Glue, Gofun, Ink, Mineral pigment and Gold leaf.
I just can’t help to be awe of these great sustainable gifts from the earth. The mainly technique on my art work is called 'Momi-gami'. It means squeezed paper in Japanese language. And it has been used for hundreds of years on the Japanese art painting.
Solo exhibition in Beijing
Artist’s Collection