What you eat is who you are." This proverb fuels my artistic exploration. I delve into the complex relationship between modern society and the gods of convenience and efficiency. Amidst suburban life, I grapple with the paradox of generating plastic waste. Plastic containers embody our collective addiction to convenience. As a first-generation Japanese immigrant, I draw from my heritage of offering reverence to gods. My diptychs of Komainu sculptures, crafted from ubiquitous plastic containers, blend tradition and contemporary life. They provoke contemplation on our reliance on convenience. Through their endearing aesthetics, these artworks challenge viewers' defenses.

I delve into the complex relationship between modern society and the gods of convenience and efficiency using plastic containers. As a Japanese immigrant, I draw from my heritage of offering reverence to them with my harvest via everyday shopping: plastic containers. My diptychs of Komainu sculptures capture our daily “innocent” ritual that turns into a burden for the earth and future generations.