Satan Said No

Lake District, Cumbria

Yumi Yamazaki's "Moku."

Currently on view at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, California is artist Yumi Yamazaki's solo exhibition, "Moku."

The title, like the work itself, has many layers to its meaning. Depending on the Japanese kanji, it can mean silence, to see, to cleanse, to rise, or even simple objects like trees and smoke. These definitions all apply to Yamazaki’s painting style which the artist describes as, “a deeply cleansing ritual that allows me to see and reveal my inner feelings. Most of my work is inspired by emotions that I struggle to express physically. They are manifestations of my silent emotions that rise to the surface.” This body of work was created out of necessity, providing Yamazaki with a safe and stable outlet in a time of turmoil.