Saiko Otake Japanese, b. 1988

'I strongly feel the power of colors, especially when combined. Since there are infinite combinations, I want to convey their power each time.' Saiko Otake, who lived amidst the slow flow of time in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, developed her interest in nature. From a young age, she frequently visited her father's hometown Tokyo growing up influenced by both the city and the countryside. Learning the joy of drawing and crafting from her artist father, she naturally acquired a rich sensibility and expressive ability. In 2016, she went to study...