aica paints the invisible things that can be felt by the heart. She is a Japanese artist who resides in New York City, where she creates fantastical paintings that capture a magical inner place of creativity and whimsy.
In her paintings, everything has a soul or a spirit. Her work reflects a purity and serenity in contrast to the fast-paced urban landscape of Manhattan.
aica draws inspiration from Japanese anime, manga and traditional ukiyo-e. She uses their unique perspective style to draw her viewers into her paintings and make them feel closer to her subjects.
aica’s art expresses her empathy and compassion for the things that can only be sensed by the heart, such as emotions and memories. She hopes to inspire her audience to start loving someone or something around them through her paintings.
aica has displayed her art in various galleries and exhibitions, mainly in the US but also in Japan and South Korea. She has won several art awards, including the High Art Contest hosted by Juxtapoz Magazine. She is currently working on a new series of paintings inspired by scents.