Gra_himeka-i_070.jpg Review

: A pop-up show organized by Immaterial Projects at Sidetime Studios , focusing on the "radical gesture of looking". Artistic Theme: "The Scab"

Himeka Murai is a Brooklyn-based visual artist whose work focuses on the intersection of . Originally from Tokyo, she is largely self-taught and works across sculpture, painting, and installation. Her practice is deeply rooted in the observation of everyday objects and the environment, often gathered through "walking and observation". gra_himeka-i_070.jpg

A notable work often associated with her recent catalog is titled (2024), a 10x8 inch mixed media piece on canvas. This work exemplifies her interest in tactile surfaces and organic forms, using layers of beeswax and marble dust to create a biological, healing-inspired texture. : A pop-up show organized by Immaterial Projects