Artist
Moeko MACHIDA is driven by the question, "What is the secret of beauty in all living things?" Using traditional Japanese mineral pigments, she visualizes various invisible energies of living beings. The small, stone-like forms depicted in her paintings symbolize the ever-changing nature of life. Moeko earned her master's degree with a major in Japanese painting from Kyoto City University of Arts, where she creates and exhibits works that blend traditional techniques with her original imagery and methods.
She has created fusuma (traditional Japanese sliding door) paintings for historic Japanese homes, exhibited her work in hotel rooms, and participated in exhibitions across Japan, Europe, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Moeko has also taken part in artist residencies in both Japan and Europe. In 2025, she relocated from California, U.S.A. to Basel, Switzerland.
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.