Karin Yamamoto, a Japanese artist based in New York, studied Visual Arts at SUNY Purchase and has exhibited in international cultural centers. Her artistic inquiry stems from a desire to engage with Western art, particularly the anatomy and plasticity of Italian 20th-century masters. Her imagery—populated by mythical and fantastical female figures—builds bridges between East and West, intertwining contemporary materials such as resin and plexiglass. Deeply influenced by science and mathematics, Yamamoto exp lores both the harmony and the fragility of the natural and psychological worlds. Her works are cosmic narratives that question humanity in the face of mystery, as in Phytoncide, an award-winning, symbolic piece reflecting on the relationship between nature and the individual. Her aesthetic is both rigorous and poetic, capable of provoking profound questions about the human condition. Featured in 2024.
