Artist
Moeko MACHIDA creates paintings centered on the question, “What is life?”
Her interest lies not in nature itself, but in the physical responses and inner movements that arise when we encounter nature. Through natural elements such as stones, plants, and water, she explores the relationship between humans and nature, while investigating what it means to be “alive” and what it means to be human.
She completed her MFA in Japanese Painting at Kyoto City University of Arts. Combining traditional techniques with her own imagery and methods of expression, she creates and exhibits her work both in Japan and internationally. Her works have been presented in a variety of spaces, including traditional Japanese houses with sliding-door paintings and hotel rooms. She has participated in exhibitions primarily in Japan, Europe, and the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States.
From 2023 to 2026, she was based in California, USA, and Basel, Switzerland. In spring 2026, she relocated her studio base to Tokyo.
町田藻映子は「生命とは何か」という問いを軸に絵画を制作しています。彼女が関心を寄せているのは、自然そのものではなく、自然と向き合ったときに生まれる人の身体の反応や心の動きです。石や植物、水といった自然の要素を通して、人と自然との関係性を見つめながら、「生命的であるとはどういうことか」、そして「人間とはどのような存在なのか」を探究しています。
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。古民家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.