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Wind & Apples @MIKA BUSHWICK

Writer's picture: Janet ShigekoJanet Shigeko

Group Exhibition at MIKA, Brooklyn, NY, USA

May 5th - May 31st, 2023


Work title "Half Empty or Half Full"

Dimension: 36 x 24in

Oil on framed mirror


No one wants to see their own bad side. I believe, however, knowing your own weaknesses will make you stronger and will notice your own strength.


"People around you are reflection of yourself" This artwork started from this phrase. After I learned this phrase, whenever I sensed negativities inside me or anger toward someone, I reflect my recent behaviors, words and thoughts that maybe I've made someone same way. Then, I actually remembered something I did in the recent days. Also, I start to observe what actions by someone made me happy and then do similar things to others.


This artwork is made to face my greedy side while reflecting the mindset of present-self.


The subject-matter I painted on the mirror is collection of elements from "dream house" I found on Internet and I wanted. It's a human nature that we want something that we can't have.


By painting on a mirror and partially leave reflective parts, it made its viewers feel like they are in the dream house--make their dream come through for a moment. Although, the reflection of yourself is the present-self of not having the dream house yet.

Then, you might ask yourself, Do I really need the house, or just want it? "I have everything I need, don't I?"


Is your life "half empty or half full?"




























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