Mariko HORI
about the artist
Mariko Hori is a Japanese-Dutch visual artist based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and occasionally in Belgrade, Serbia.
She is also a vocalist for the Tokyo-based experimental band 'Information' and organizes an international experimental event called ‘Soro-sorO.'
Though initially trained in architecture, Mariko Hori's artistic practice is shaped by a fascination with atmospheric qualities—those intangible elements that resist replication, such as the sense of existence, shared understanding, and something in between.
Her work explores various ambiguous boundaries: between presence and absence, natural and artificial, self and other. Using installations and collages, she creates spaces where the ephemeral becomes visible, inviting reflection on the fluid and layered nature of existence.
Navigating her Japanese-Dutch identity, Hori’s practice is deeply personal yet universally resonant. This state of in-betweenness allows her to question fixed notions of identity, belonging, and tradition, enabling her work to exist within liminal spaces. Her recent focus investigates humanity’s relationship with nature—how we shape it and how it, in turn, shapes us. Water, a recurring motif in her work, represents both transformation and memory, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life.
She aims to challenge how we perceive materials, space, and the passage of time. Whether examining rust’s slow transformation or the silent histories carried by natural elements, her work reveals beauty in the overlooked and encourages a reevaluation of humanity’s impact on the natural world.
Ultimately, she strives to create a dialogue between art, nature, and society, bridging past and present, local and global. Her art aspires to inspire collective action, celebrating resilience and the poetic ambiguity of life. At its core is a commitment to ecological awareness and a desire to contribute meaningfully to a world in flux.
She is also a vocalist for the Tokyo-based experimental band 'Information' and organizes an international experimental event called ‘Soro-sorO.'
Though initially trained in architecture, Mariko Hori's artistic practice is shaped by a fascination with atmospheric qualities—those intangible elements that resist replication, such as the sense of existence, shared understanding, and something in between.
Her work explores various ambiguous boundaries: between presence and absence, natural and artificial, self and other. Using installations and collages, she creates spaces where the ephemeral becomes visible, inviting reflection on the fluid and layered nature of existence.
Navigating her Japanese-Dutch identity, Hori’s practice is deeply personal yet universally resonant. This state of in-betweenness allows her to question fixed notions of identity, belonging, and tradition, enabling her work to exist within liminal spaces. Her recent focus investigates humanity’s relationship with nature—how we shape it and how it, in turn, shapes us. Water, a recurring motif in her work, represents both transformation and memory, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life.
She aims to challenge how we perceive materials, space, and the passage of time. Whether examining rust’s slow transformation or the silent histories carried by natural elements, her work reveals beauty in the overlooked and encourages a reevaluation of humanity’s impact on the natural world.
Ultimately, she strives to create a dialogue between art, nature, and society, bridging past and present, local and global. Her art aspires to inspire collective action, celebrating resilience and the poetic ambiguity of life. At its core is a commitment to ecological awareness and a desire to contribute meaningfully to a world in flux.