We are delighted to announce that Nami Okada, our exclusive artist, will be participating as one of three local artists in a special exhibition at the Takasaki Museum of Art. This event is held in conjunction with the Music Played by Art exhibition, featuring a collection of curated works.

Additionally, Okada will take part in a gallery talk on Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. Advance registration is required for the “Nami Okada Gallery Talk.” If you would like to attend, please call the Takasaki Museum of Art at 027-324-6125, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11.


Every day, I spend much of my time working with my hands—searching for materials, contemplating what I want to create, and pouring my emotions into my art. My paintings have become an integral part of my life. It was only recently that I realized my work is not separate from me; it has become a part of who I am.

I began my journey by creating works based on the theme of accumulated memories. Over time, it felt natural to explore the theme of void—a concept shaped by my experiences with changing seasons, the passage of time, and the interplay between permanence and impermanence.

In this exhibition at the Takasaki Museum of Art, I will primarily showcase paintings from my void series. These works represent the concept of “time” in various ways. I have been exploring how to express the flow of time within a single painting, experimenting with techniques such as layering the flow of paint to mimic the passage of time or creating imagery reminiscent of a faded photograph to capture the fluctuations and changes of memory.

The landscapes depicted in these works lack tangible form. Instead, they emerge gradually, layered from fragments drawn from my memory.

It would bring me great joy if viewers could connect with these ambiguous landscapes, finding in them echoes of their own distant memories and shared mental imagery.

Nami Okada

We warmly invite you to visit if you’re in the area!