Moe Ohara

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1987.

Using discarded washi paper as a material, he creates works that explore themes of regeneration and recycling. Without receiving specialized art education, he grew up in a family involved in craftsmanship, which has fostered his sensitivity to the "atmosphere that resides in things made by human hands."
Using high-quality washi paper that has been used for calligraphy practice and has since been retired, and using only natural coloring and materials, the works embody the destiny of eventually returning to the earth.Underlying this is a quiet philosophy that does not pit creation and destruction against each other, but rather sees them as part of a cycle.
Using washi paper, a material deeply rooted in Japanese culture, he sheds light on the issues of consumption and waste in modern society, and through creative acts that resemble prayer, he develops expressions that gently touch the memories and sensibilities of the viewer.

Exhibition

2025 Kana Wakareno solo concert at Kanon House Kamakura, Kanagawa (direction and stage direction: Moe Ohara)

Tokyo, Miaki Gallery solo exhibition "mile stone"

2024 Tokyo, TOWER GALLERY solo exhibition "Recycling what is discarded, things that will eventually return to the earth"

Matsuya Ginza, Tokyo Pop-up "Recycling things that are thrown away, things that will eventually return to the earth"

2023 Tokyo, oku solo exhibition [no title]

2022 Osaka・Dtree gallery Two-person exhibition [no title]