InterviewFeatured Artist

"I loved drawing from the age of three. From elementary school to high school, there were always people around me who were good at drawing, and I felt that it would not come true. I was stimulated and felt difficult, but I felt like I was writing without losing. I grew up in an environment where there was a U.S. military base in the area and American culture was easy to reach. The music and paintings were very pop, and I was shocked by their breathing. Until then, I was conscious of the modest coloring that is typical of Japan, but "you can paint it in any color you like!" When I had a setback when I was a student, there was a time when I stayed in my room and painted all the time. It was my mother who picked up and displayed what I had drawn and crumpled. I think I've always been drawing whenever I'm worried."  
　
Sachie told us about her passionate energy since she started painting. I think that the reason why I was influenced by the people around me who were good at drawing was because Sachie's core part loved painting. In addition to painting, Sachie also likes to sing and write, and has also published collaborative works between words and illustrations, such as a collection of poems. It seems that he did all the cute font letters and sentence structure himself. 
　
"There have been several times when I have had setbacks and thought about quitting painting. I once moved to change my environment and shift to raising children. However, a turning point occurred, and he was asked to illustrate a coming-of-age ceremony at the request of the people on the island... I started to think that I should stop painting. I now feel that I will definitely do what I like even if it becomes difficult to continue. I want to draw pictures that make people who come across my paintings feel happy and energetic, or look at them when they are depressed and think, 'I'm starting to have fun.'"

"When I was 24 years old, I met a painter on the street. He inspired me to quit my job and started painting on the streets. At first, I imitated what I saw, but I began to add the essence of my own painting. I wrote letters with ink and drew them with a cloth on the floor. After that, I will travel all over the country and draw works in various places. I also improvised drawings for customers at the café. After I met the island where I moved to, the owner of the supermarket on the island complimented my work and sold original goods such as tote bags and T-shirts."  
　
Sachie's rich experience and free spirit of inquiry, who paints for a variety of tastes and is exposed to art of various tastes, will make the viewer feel excited. On the day of the interview, he wore a T-shirt with his work printed on it and told us a wonderful story. When I first saw Sachie's work, I suddenly felt the energy that resides in Banksy's work, but I wonder if there is anything that comes to mind for Sachie, who is active on the street and on the street. I asked a question. 
　
"The feelings may be close, but the expressions are different, but the thoughts are the same. I have always had many thoughts about society. When I was young, I tried to resist and appeal. On the other hand, I am dealing with it a little differently now, and I certainly have feelings in myself, and the more adversity I face, the more power I feel. Solo exhibitions and galleries are good, but when I paint where everyone passes, I use a direct and sprint-like way of hitting energy."

"I decided to paint a large 20-meter painting at the entrance of the island's port. I was afraid that the outdoor advertisement would get caught, so I was able to obtain my own qualifications and work with the group to complete and install it. Even if it is recognized as art to liven up the community, Japan is strict about the use of public places, and there are cases where the colors that can be used are determined by local ordinances. Sometimes I want to use very flashy colors, and sometimes I finish it in black and white, and I proceed with the work according to the mood at that time. When you receive a request, the image color of that person may come to mind. The image that comes to mind when you see something remains in you until you finish drawing. There were times when I got lost because there were so many different styles, but now I think it would be nice if I could express everything as I wanted."  
　
It's very cool to see them taking on powerful challenges to art in areas and cities where there are legal restrictions, finding ways to solve problems on their own. Sachie says that he is changing from a way of expressing himself to "expressing for the viewer". He feels that he is the type of person who is easier to convey himself in pictures and letters than in direct speech. Through his work, he said that he wanted to light up the people who are living hard every day. 
　
"From a production that values my own axis, I started to think about what I could leave behind. I want them to grow up without forgetting the freedom of their childhood, and I look at my own children and think about them. I want you to remember the moment when you drew happily and happily. I have a goal to draw the world beyond borders. It's okay to be free to the children of the world, there are many things, but it's okay! I hope I can convey that."