Artist
Moeko MACHIDA explores what it means to be human through the relationship between humanity and nature. Using traditional Japanese mineral pigments, she visualizes the invisible energies inherent in living beings. The small, stone-like forms in her paintings symbolize the ever-changing nature of life.
Moeko received her master’s degree in Japanese Painting from Kyoto City University of Arts. Blending traditional techniques with her own imagery and methods, she has exhibited her work across Japan, Europe, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Her practice also includes creating fusuma (traditional Japanese sliding door) paintings for historic Japanese homes and exhibiting works in hotel guest rooms.
From 2023 to 2026, Moeko was based in California, USA, and Basel, Switzerland. In the spring of 2026, she relocated her studio to Tokyo, Japan.
町田藻映子は、自然と人間の関係性を手がかりに、「人間とはどのような存在か」という問いを探究しながら、絵画制作を続けています。伝統的な日本画の岩絵具を用い、生命に内在するさまざまな目に見えないエネルギーを可視化しています。作品に描かれる石のような小さな形態は、絶え間なく変化し続ける生命のあり方を象徴しています。
京都市立芸術大学大学院美術研究科日本画専攻を修了。伝統的な技法と独自のイメージや表現方法を融合させた作品を、国内外で制作・発表しています。
歴史ある日本家屋の襖絵制作をはじめ、ホテルの客室での作品展示など、多様な空間で作品を発表。日本、ヨーロッパ、アメリカ・サンフランシスコ・ベイエリアを中心に、展覧会へ参加してきました。
2023年から2026年にかけて、アメリカ・カリフォルニア州およびスイス・バーゼルを拠点に活動。2026年春、東京に制作拠点を移しました。
News
Notice of Relocation
I am currently preparing to resume my art career in my new home of Tokyo, Japan. My works are also available through galleries in San Francisco, Kyoto and Tokyo. If you are interested in acquiring a piece, please feel free to get in touch the Contact form.
2026年5月より、日本へ帰国し、制作拠点を東京に移しました。
The Group Exhibition in Basel
- SPRING #1 -
I’m very happy to share that this spring I will be participating in my first exhibition in Basel.
Since last year, while building a new life here, I have been exploring the European art scene and applying to exhibitions. I’m truly grateful that this process has finally led to an opportunity—especially in the city where I live.
I will be presenting five works, ranging from small to large pieces.
If you happen to be nearby, I would be delighted if you could visit the gallery along the Rhine, enjoy the exhibition featuring works by more than twenty artists, and experience the beautiful spring in Basel.
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📍FLOW Art Space Basel
Oberer Rheinweg 47 & Rheingasse 52, Basel, Switzerland
🥂Vernissage: Thu, 19.03.26, 17-21 h
🗓️Opening Days and Hours:
Fri, 20.03.26: 14–18 h
Sat, 21.03.26 and Sun, 22.03.26: 13–18 h
Wed, 25.03.26 – Fri, 27.03.26: 14–18 h
Sat, 28.03.26 and Sun, 29.03.26: 13–18 h
Instagram: @flowartspacebasel
Joined the MiKiHASi Crew
I am pleased to share that I have been invited to join the MiKiHASi and become a part of their members.
MiKiHASi Website : https://www.mikihasi.com
I feel incredibly reassured and be encouraged to be part of a group like this that allows me to keep creating and working as artist no matter where I live or which stage of life I’m in.
I am deeply grateful to the crew members in San Francisco for warmly welcoming me. I look forward to expanding my working further as a member of the crew.