Miwa Komatsu

The Great Harmonisation

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“Do not let the illusions of your brain despise your brilliant soul.”

Miwa Komatsu grew up in Nagano surrounded by Japan’s highest mountains. With art, she searches for connections with the unseen and eternal.

The course of Komatsu’s practice emerged from a realisation that art can live forever – prompted by encounters with the writings of philosophers past and present. From this point on, art became a spiritual pursuit and artworks revealed their capacity to one day become relics of her own.

The Great Harmonisation, a new poem translated from Japanese to English, offers a snapshot of an evolving philosophy. Its title suggests an alternative to The Great Acceleration which defines our collective present, encompassing the cosmic aspirations Komatsu holds for her life and for her art.

“In a deep and calm state of mind
The vast universe that spreads above us
And the many universes that lie within all living things
Have no limits.”

Bound between hardback covers foiled with illustrations of divine beasts and housed in a fabric-covered slip case, Komatsu’s poem takes the form of a 16-page illustrated concertina. An adaptation of Legends in the Future Tense (2022), her largest painting to date, is printed on the reverse.

Behind the scenes

a portrait of Miwa Komatsu wearing a crisp white robe in her studio – colourful paintings are visible in the background

Miwa Komatsu6 collaborationsMiwa Komatsu has one main objective in her practice – to translate spirituality into works of art. Working across different media, she explores Japanese folklore, Buddhism and other mythologies. She grew up in Nagano, the city with the highest mountains in Japan. This gave her "a deep sense of connection with the outside world, far beyond physical borders.” Her process often begins with prayer and meditation. This is a crucial part of connecting with the immaterial world she strives to channel. While Komatsu is best known for her paintings, she’s also made etchings, porcelain sculptures and virtual reality experiences. At exhibitions and events, she often paints live – showing how performative the painting process can be.

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