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Bio

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Ayumi Matsuba was born in Japan.  In 2010, she earned MFA from New York Academy of Art. Her paintings have been exhibited in New York, Miami, and London. Currently, she lives and works in Singapore.

 

Artist statement

 

My recent paintings are based on the landscapes of Singapore, the city that has been my home for the past few years. These scenes are drawn from my everyday surroundings—often glimpsed while running errands in my neighbourhood. Amidst these routines, there are brief, quiet moments when I pause to take in a view. In those instances, I feel my mind quiet down. These fleeting moments of stillness are what inspire my work.

In my painting process, I intentionally avoid rendering too much detail. I prefer an unfinished look. This is partly an aesthetic choice—I like simplified forms and colours—but also, without details, I aim to leave space for imagination.