[1.12.10 - 27.12.10] Mayumi Ishino - Japan

" I employ visual metaphors to distill complexity into simple forms, incorporating various mediums including sculpture, live performance, painting, video and sound".

Mayumi Ishino fra Japan

Name: Mayumi Ishino

Nationality: Japanese

Homeland: Currently USA

Town: New York City

Age: Plentysomething

How long are you resident? During Dec 2010

 Have you been in Trondheim before? No, first time in Norway.

 Do you wish to get in touch with somebody in Trondheim? Yes. Artists, curious locals, ....
Is it something you look forward to…? Yes, to surprise and coincidence.

About you work

Discipline: Multi-disciplinary

Technique: Multi-faceted

 Statement:
 I employ visual metaphors to distill complexity into simple forms, incorporating various mediums including sculpture, live performance, painting, video and sound. I am intrigued by how the self-imposed restraint to limit information can both guide the creative process and public discourse.
 While metaphor is essential in my conception and process, my focus is not primarily on the ideological but on the sensory, aesthetic experience at a primal, physical level. Studio art practice keeps me grounded through the use of formal qualities. My inspirations come from experimenting with various materials that surround me in daily routine.

 Plans for your residency?