New York based Kumiya Mashita is a shadow artist, juxtaposing tactile objects with ghostlike shadow forms. The effect is something out of an art house horror movie or a fever dream. Her illusions emerge from the darkness, deliberately carved wood and carefully placed illumination forming the basis of her installations. Called a “magician of shadow” in her native Japan, Mashita also creates intricate portraits using unconventional techniques: in one work, she has removed strategic threads from woven cloth to create a detailed portrait of a young boy.
Visit KumiYamashita.com for more information. Watch this video about her work.