Kathryn Feldman

 Through her creations, Kathryn Feldman presents her vision of the ambiguity of the contemporary world. By using materials at the end of their life, destined for destruction, she confronts us with the fleetingness of existence and the fragility of our being.

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts (USA), Kathryn Feldman began her artistic journey with a Bachelor's degree in printmaking, specializing in etching, lithography, and woodcut printing. Her work led her to study alongside S.W. Hayter at Atelier 17 in Paris, and then in Tokyo at Toshi Yoshida's Hanga woodblock printmaking studio.

She then pursued postgraduate studies in drawing and painting at the Glasgow School of Art, before concluding her artistic training in the United States with a Master's degree in sculpture, specializing in metal. This diversity of explored mediums demonstrates her desire to become a complete artist, free to navigate between techniques and materials.

Her work is characterized by an eclectic aesthetic and the use of assemblage techniques. She frequently incorporates reclaimed or repurposed materials, which she then reworks with brightly colored paint. The painted forms act like a visual game of hide-and-seek, emphasizing or blurring the constructed shapes. The result is an unconstrained work that asserts itself in space and physically engages the viewer.

Rather than simple abstractions, her compositions feature identifiable and referenced forms, inviting symbolic interpretation. Like a secret language, her work communicates in a complex visual murmur, often difficult to interpret, yet always evocative.

Kathryn Feldman exhibits her works in private galleries in France and abroad, and her creations are part of numerous private collections. 

Notable Exhibitions

Among her solo exhibitions, she has shown at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, the Musée La Piscine de Roubaix, the Maison Folie de Wazemmes, and La Tri-Postale in Lille. She has also participated in group exhibitions at the MUba Eugène Leroy in Tourcoing, the Columbus Art Museum (Ohio), the Huntington Art Museum (WV), and King's College, London.

Yuria Mizuta [MORSO] 

Through her vibrant abstract compositions, Yuria Mizuta [MORSO], an  experienced artist based in France, explores timeless concepts related to the joy of MA 間 — the fleeting moment, the “interval” that is an enchanting “space” which opens and connects things to give them meaning. It is not about filling the void, but rather about leaving a necessary emptiness for existence to reveal itself. It is an interstice of the moment, a courteous space that creates connection, a temporal fracture that paradoxically becomes a point of contact. This shared instant, a memory of an encounter, transforms to become a part of ourselves, amplifies over time, and perhaps, in turn, transforms into a dream. For Yuria Mizuta [MORSO], creation is intrinsically a form of therapeutic expression, a constant quest for the meaning of identity in the contemporary world, as well as themes of love, pain, loss, dreams, memory, and joy. Her preferred medium is acrylic on canvas.

Born in Yokohama into a family of artists, Yuria Mizuta [MORSO] was trained from a young age by her mother, a renowned silkscreen specialist who collaborated with iconic figures such as Andy Warhol, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, and Hugo Pratt. Her educational and artistic journey has been enriched by studies in Venice and Milan, Italy, as well as periods of living and working in Tokyo, Kyoto, Paris, and California. These experiences were complemented by extensive ethnological research on fairy tales and therapeutic arts worldwide. Her expertise as an art historian and exhibition curator for institutions like Vitra,  Fondation Cartier pour l’Art Contemporain and the Italian Cultural Institute infuses her artistic approach with profound reflection and depth.

Yuria Mizuta [MORSO]’s work is characterised by a bold aesthetic where colours and textures intertwine in fluid movement. Her visible, dynamic brushstrokes lend a tactile dimension to the canvas, inviting the viewer to attentive exploration. The spontaneous application of paint infuses a lively energy into the whole, while subtly integrated textured elements enrich the visual depth of each composition. Whether in her 2D works, graphics, or illustrated books, the artist aims to resonate with sensitivities receptive to her visual music always marked by deep originality and individuality.

The diversity and power of her approach are illustrated by her series. The Virtues series originated from the obsession with a distant cedar forest of Eihiko-san or a macaque from Shiratani on Yakushima Island in Japan, which became a source of healing and endurance during the pandemic. It presents instinctive representations of fundamental qualities: Courage, Determination, Magnificence, Modesty, Sincerity, Patience, and Benevolence. Concurrently, Regeneration offers a contemplative and respectful homage to Nature. These works convey a vision of nature that is both distant and curious, sometimes menacing, yet always benevolent, like a distant volcano or a Ginkgo tree guiding us through darkness. Each piece successfully captures the essence of an abstract landscape, while leaving enough ambiguity to stimulate individual imagination, sealing a masterful encounter between colour and form.

Yuria Mizuta [MORSO] regularly exhibits her works in private galleries in France, England, Japan, and the United States, and her creations enrich numerous private collections.  

Notable Awards

• The Fine Arts meet Jazz - Paris, France

• Southwest, Arcachon Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Bernard Magrez Cultural Institute - Bordeaux, France

Solo Exhibitions

• MA online - Nihonbashi Art - Tokyo, Japan

• Ma Joie - Tsubomido - Kyoto, Japan

• MA in Virtual Reality and online - Nihonbashi Art - Tokyo, Japan

• Online Singulart and Saatchi Art

Group Exhibitions

• Natural Miniatures - Galerie Vivienne, Paris, France

• VAA International Art Exhibition / online - Chester, United Kingdom

• Erring Japanese: Life as Objectors - Samayoeru Nihonjin - In Sequence: the Art of Comics - Hoag Gallery - Sangre de Cristo Arts Center - USA

Residencies 

• 6ishiki - Kameoka, Kyoto, Japan

• A. Farm, International Residency Season 4 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (postponed due to Covid-19)