
In the summer of 2018, I participated in an Artist in Residence Program in the Itoshima area of Japan. This rural residency experience provided a unique opportunity to be immersed in Japan's village environment, drawing creative inspiration from its landscape and culture.
At the Artist-in-Residency, endeavors focused on exploring the traditional Japanese craft of Shou Sugi Ban, a centuries-old wood preservation technique that involves charring wood to enhance durability and aesthetic. The process, rooted in Japanese architecture, creates a very specific range of visual textures and surface finish outcomes. Its original purpose was making the wood more resistant to fire, rot, and insects. This craft is mostly used with Japanese Cedar wood.






