A b o u t
Ryoko Minamitani is spiritual contemporary artist, born in Ise City, Mie, Japan, and now based in Wales, UK.
She studied mixed media painting under Tatsuhiko Yokoo, a Zen master and professional painter based in Germany and Japan, and holds an MA in Art & Design from the Leeds Beckett University in Leeds UK. Since then, she has been devoted to developing her distinctive artistic voice through solo and group exhibitions, primarily in the UK, with selected works featured in curated shows and private collections.
Her practice centres on mixed-media abstract painting, delving into the deep connection between art and spirituality. Her works embody emotions, memories, and the subconscious, inviting viewers into a multi-layered journey of interpretation.Through her masterful use of colour, texture, and layered compositions, she creates a sense of depth that encourages not only visual appreciation but also sensory and spiritual engagement.
Beyond traditional gallery exhibitions, she actively embraces digital platforms to connect with a global and diverse audience. Carrying a universal message that resonates beyond cultural and national divides, her work deeply engages with the inner world of those who experience it.
S t a t e m e n t
My work merges abstract painting with spiritual exploration, aiming to make the invisible visible and provide the viewer with a profound inner experience.
Through a dialogue with the subconscious, I seek to express formless energy and essence of the universe.
Abstract expression is a direct reflection of the artist's state of mind, soul, and vibrational energy. To achieve a pure and authentic mode of expression, I engage in daily introspection and meditation, confronting the shadows of the ego while cultivating a deeper state of awareness.
My creative practice is influenced by Abstract Expressionism, psychology, astrology, spiritual traditions such as Shinto and Zen, and contemporary metaphysical thought. Additionally, daily insights, the natural order of the world, connection to the universe and the vast unconscious serve as the foundation of my artistic expression.
Both in technique and concept, my work incorporates the dynamic movements of Fire (expressed through brushstrokes), Water (Fluid techniques etc), and Soil (sand, pigments, acrylics, and mixed media). I am exploring a free and intuitive creative process that combines the conscious intention and unconscious flow using the three major elements of the Earth ( Fire, Water, Soil )
Ultimately, I aspire for my work to resonate with viewer's soul, elevate spiritual consciousness, and evoke a deep sense of stillness and awareness.
Through my painting, I invite the audience to engage in dialogue with the unseen, fostering a sense of harmony between the self and the universe.
C o l l e c t i o n s
CICA Museum in Korea
Sue Ryder hospice, Yoga centre, Zen Buddhist center in UK
Private collections in UK, USA, France, Ireland, Abu Dhabi, Portugal and Japan
G a l l e y / C o l l a b o r a t i o n
Cupola gallery, Sheffield UK
English Art co, Leeds UK / print available online
