Video by @codywanner
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Artist's Statement
Just as I am a fusion of two extremely different cultures, my art is also a fusion of several opposing themes: war and beauty; pain and luxury; inner struggle and peace. All these ideas are then visually interpreted through my uniquely Japanese-American understanding of the world. Japanese history, fashion, and tales of uncommon valor also influence my current work. I hope that viewers are both spellbound with my images and feel a sort of brotherhood with the paradoxical themes— a reassurance of the importance of individual stories, especially stories that do not fit into the usual prescribed boxes that society dictates. Artist's Bio JUURI is a Tokyo-born muralist and artist currently working from Oklahoma City. Her work is inspired by paradoxical themes such as war and beauty; pain and luxury; inner struggle and peace. All these ideas are then visually interpreted through her uniquely Japanese-American understanding of the world. Historical elements, delicate faces, and flora are all a key part of JUURI's instantly recognizable aesthetic. Her murals can be seen in Oklahoma City area; Newark, NJ; Orlando, FL; Lynn, MA; Houston, TX; Virginia Beach, VA; Lafayette, IN; Harrisburg, PA, San Diego, and overseas in Israel. Collectors of her artwork include restauranteurs, models, TV stars, and global philanthropists. A limited number or original artworks are available to collect via the store. Prints of her work are stocked by DNA Galleries (Oklahoma City), and Thumbprint Gallery (La Jolla, CA). Mural Festivals Ladies Who Paint (San Diego CA, 2019) Sprocket Mural Works (Harrisburg PA, 2019) Wabash Walls (Lafayette IN, 2019) ViBe Creative District Mural Festival (Virginia Beach VA, 2019) Mural Fest 66 (Miami OK, 2019) Artists4Israel (Israel, 2018 and 2019) Plaza Walls (Oklahoma City, 2018) Beyond Walls (Lynn Massachusetts, 2018) Taste of Western (Oklahoma City, 2014) Press Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem Post Google Arts & Culture IKEA Family Live (AU) Adore Home Magazine Cleveland County Lifestyle My Modern Met Supersonic Electronic Underground Sparks Lost at E Minor Article by Thumbprint Gallery (La Jolla, CA) Zupi Magaine (Brazil) Art Focus Oklahoma Refused Magazine Sacramento News & Review Uncovering Oklahoma |