Bare Mind Art

Masako

Born and raised in Japan, Masako had traveled to Paris, and lived in London in her late twenties before residing in the United States.

Though she always had an interest in art, her career started as a fashion designer.  She studied apparel fashion design and worked as a fashion designer throughout most of her twenties.  However, many years of soul searching brought her to the realization that art is the true purpose in her life.

Her style is influenced by surrealism, especially Salvador Dali’s artwork. She also is attracted to imaginism, which is a new art movement termed by a photographer, Thomas Hodges.  Although her works are primarily abstract and surreal, she is also inspired by human beauty and sensuality.

Exhibitions

• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jan 28 – Mar 12 2017
• “Small Works 2016” at The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Dec 10 2016 – Jan 22 2017
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jan 31 – Mar 13 2016
• “Small Works 2015” at The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Oct 18 – Dec 6 2015
• 2015 Annual TAA Mebers Exhibition at the Kennedy Gallery – Sep 11 – Oct 11 2015
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Feb 1 – Mar 15 2015
• “Small Works 2014” at The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Oct 25 – Dec 7 2014
• Peninsula Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition at American Theater in Hampton VA – Sep 19 – Oct 13 2014
• “Virginia Artists 2014 Juried Exhibition” at The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jul 27 – Sep 7 2014
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Feb 4 – Mar 9 2014
• “Small Works” Limner Gallery in Hudson NY – Jan 30 – Feb 22 2014
• “Art and Music” Stacy Whiting Creative Studio in Newport News VA – Mar 22 2013
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jan 27 – Feb 24 2013
• “Off The Wall” Art Show & Sale 2013 at Norfolk Collegiate School in Norfolk VA – Jan 25 – Jan 30 2013
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jan 28 – Feb 26 2012
• “Small Works” The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Oct 22 – Dec 4 2011
• 757 Creative Space in Norfolk VA – Apr 1 – Present
• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton VA – Jan 29 – Feb 27 2011
• Premier Gallery of Ghent in Norfolk VA – Jan 10-Mar26, 2011
• Luckie’s Dueling Piano Bar in Hampton VA – Dec 8, 2010