I am pleased to announce my upcoming solo exhibition “Slightly Elsewhere” at Polka Galerie in Paris, on view from 23 January to 21 February 2026.

The series explores the layered social and historical realities of Okinawa, examining the fragile distance between what is seen and what is truly perceived. Through large-scale hand-crafted washi prints, the project reflects on the paradox at the core of contemporary perception: we see, but we do not perceive.

About the Series

“Slightly Elsewhere” looks at Okinawa as a place both visible and invisible—physically present within Japan, yet often psychologically distant. The landscapes surrounding U.S. military bases, traces of history, and subtle material shifts become points of tension where perception falters.

Each print is made by hand: crafting washi, brushing emulsion, and allowing the material to guide the emergence of the image. The drifting fibers, shifting tones and delicate reliefs resist complete comprehension, embodying this state of incomplete perception.

Hand-crafted Washi & Large-scale Prints

Because every step of the process is manual, no two works can ever be identical.

The exhibition includes multiple unique prints, among them a monumental 3.2-meter washi piece created specifically for this series. The materiality of each print becomes inseparable from the act of encountering it in person.

Exhibition Information

Title: Slightly Elsewhere — Solo Exhibition
Venue: Polka Galerie, Paris
Dates: 23 January – 21 February 2026
Opening: 22 January 2026, 6pm
Addresse: Cour de Venise, 12 Rue Saint-Gilles, 75003 Paris, France