What I do.
I make things from noticing and listening.
Words. Images. Collages. Zines. Stitch work. Collections of things.
I take the unexpected path. Following strange little trails through archives and abstract ideas. Finding something forgotten and bringing it into conversation with now.
Sometimes that means writing. Sometimes, collecting inspiration through images, poetry and video. Other times playing with abstract ideas and finding playful, thoughtful and unexpected ways to give them some form.
I work across disciplines because I find that inspiration doesn’t stay in one place.
If you have something you want to explore, make, shape, write, gather or bring into the world, there are lots of ways we might work together.
Ways we could work together:
WORDS
Commission me to compose a piece of writing for your publication. Perhaps a poem. Or let me help you find the words for something that isn't quite there yet. I specialise in contemplative writing grounded in overlooked everyday scenarios. You can find samples of my work on my Substack HERE and in my art journal HERE.
ARTWORK
Commission me to create handmade artwork or licence something I have already created for your brand, project, book or album covers. I like working with analogue techniques to create something very human. See my art journal HERE.
Series of collages for Analogue Foundation.
Artwork commissioned by Wocashi for salon art/appointment/business cards
Album cover artwork for Young Juvenille Youth
PAPER THINGS
Commission me to create zines, small editions of handmade booklets or artist books. Things that come alive in light, weave in shadows and feel special to hold, unfold and keep.
Collections
Collecting and curating images, objects, words, references, artists and ideas. Finding the unexpected relationships between them.
Ideas
A thought that needs somewhere to go. A project that hasn't found its shape. Playing, gathering, researching and following the thread until something begins to emerge.
Something else entirely
This is perhaps the most important one. You don't need to arrive with a neatly packaged brief. Bring me the question, the hunch, the odd thing you've been thinking about.
Email me: Yasumi@superordinarylife.com