The Infinite Mosaic Galleries assemble fragments of the worlds we live in today, treasured by visual artists from around the globe, so that we take a moment to appreciate the fleeting beauty around us, and experience the vulnerability of all things human.
collision of winter cold against geothermal heat
intermingling of rising steam, whirling snow, and clouds
traces of wild creatures hunting for food through the thicket of snow
patterns of vegetation marked by generationsto be the only witness of such unnamed beauties
– Takako Matoba
Takako Matoba’s practice responds to the intangible forces of life and the interconnectedness of all things, in particular how the environment affects the way we feel and how we affect the environment. She was born in Tokyo, Japan; and, currently lives and works in Oakland, California, USA.