About

Naka incorporates parts of logos, natural landscapes, and familiar objects from daily life as visual elements in her paintings, reconstructing them into abstract forms.

"There are moments when a 'gap' occurs unexpectedly when applying thick layers of paint to the support."

Believing that charm arises when an object is expressed differently than expected, Erika Naka has continuously explored the possibilities of painting by breaking traditional formats to directly express transience and randomness. The thick acrylic paint, layered gradients, and the smooth, creamy texture of …