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Born on Miyako Island in Okinawa, Japan, Naoko S. Otsuka, has a natural gift for creating unique designs. She started developing her works of art while attending college and living in Hawaii in 1988. Her artwork makes her feel happy and relaxed, giving her comfort and peace of mind as she works on each new piece. As a student in Hawaii, Naoko traveled to New York to visit the museums and found the artwork inspiring. She realized that art is a tool to be used as a comfort to people, especially children who often live in difficult conditions. Children and the environment have always been a strong concern for Naoko. Moving back to her birthplace in 2004, she welcomed new challenges as she worked with natural materials of coral, shells, etc. Her collection of Sango (coral) pictures reflects her commitment to making ecologically friendly art pieces. Naoko respects the natural shapes and colors of the corals and shells she finds. Nothing is cut or polished, the glue that is used, is water-soluble. After the pictures have been taken, the corals and shells are returned to their natural habitat (water and beaches where they were found).. Her creations give off feelings of happiness, warmth and joy. A sense of whimsy, along with bright colors and unique designs. Artwork, that is pleasing to all ages. Naoko hopes her artwork will comfort and enrich the lives of those it touches. She wants to make a difference in the way people feel about art and the materials used. Having had successful showings in the Hana Gallery (Miyakojima, Okinawa, 2000 and 2005), Pacific Hotel Okinawa (Naha, Okinawa 2002), Artomosfear Gallery (Honolulu, Hawaii, 2001), Dancing Brush Art Gallery (Torenton, New Jersey 1998). |
| Sango (Coral) |
Artwork made with natural materials of coral, shells, etc. Her collection of Sango (coral) pictures reflects her commitment to making ecologically friendly art pieces. Click for more information.  |
| The Ocean Energy |
| Feeling a strong synergy with the ocean and the unique undersea world, fish are one of her prominent motifs. Naoko expresses that feeling with free spirited designs and geometrical patterns, enhancing the images of the fish swimming in the ocean. |
| The Eye |
| The "Eye Series", uses one large symbolical pupil in numerous designs and forms. This particular collection expresses a time of comfort, generosity and tolerance. |
| The Patchy Bird |
| Brightly quilted patterns on imaginary birds, playing in a fantasy world, in the "Patchy Bird" series, presents images of whimsy and definitive color. |
| Wave of the Universe |
| The "Wave of the Universe" is an unidentified, vast and colorful world, filled with rich resources. Naoko has brought her " wave of the universe" to life, by drawing a unique image enhanced with colors, curves and flowing symbols. |
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