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haruka

Ostley

Multidisciplinary Artist

Once...

Art became a part of my personal healing journey, I was reminded of the true potential of art. Throughout history, art has inspired, healed, questioned, and evoked all kinds of human emotions. Using symbolism in art, I strive to share my stories, listen to others, and open up our conversations. We are here together.

Kindness of Strangers, 2020

watercolor, gouache on paper

84cm x 118cm

My Journey

Education

1998-2000 International School of Curitiba, Brazil

2000-2004 Savannah College of Art and Design, B.F.A in painting

2005-2006 Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Evening Conservatory

Work Experience

2007-2008 Design East, Interior Design Company

2009-2013 YCIS Artist-in-Residence, Hong Kong

2014-2019 Freelance Murals, Commission Paintings

2019-pst. YCYW Artist-in-Residence, Shanghai

Artist Talk / Workshops (2024 only)

Canvas of Emotion, M50, Shanghai

You Are Not Alone, Being Art Museum, Shanghai

Watercolor Healing, YCIS, Century Park, Shanghai

YCYW Education Symposium 2024, Puxi, Shanghai

Kintugi Art and Hearling, Puxi, Shanghai

My Past Projects

Reflection, 2018

paper, oil, on wood

90cm round wood circle

Komorebi, 2018

paper, acrylic on wood

121cm x 81cm x 4 panels

Mt. Rainer Four Seasons, 2018

paper, acrylic, oil on wood panels

248cm x 365cm

Cannon Beach, 2018

paper, on wooden circle

150cm round wood panel

Crater Lake, 2018

paper, acrylic, oil on wooden panels

121cm x 81cm x 3 panels

THe journey to peace

Koi Fish symbolizes...

Strength

Courage

and

Patience...

Working together with youth at the Juvenile Justice Center in Seattle opened up my mission as a creator.

Journey to Peace, 2019

paper, acrylic paint on wood

200cm x 1500cm

my cancer year

From dark to light, light to dark...

I sought ways to express and confront my hidden emotions throughout my breast cancer journey. There is always another side to who we present to the world.