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 interests began with a fascination for the aesthetic decay in aging structures. This curiosity led her to explore the deep-seated sense of enduring existence imbued within old buildings and artifacts.
As her career progressed, Hori's interests grew to involve broader themes, including the concept of atmosphere and the exploration of intangible elements that defy recreation, such as the sense of existence, shared understanding, something in between, and various ambiguous boundaries.
Her works, consisting mainly of installations and collages, often study alternative atmospheric experiences and communication, or the way things are being, inviting viewers to reflect on the fluidity of existence and the interplay between the tangible and the ephemeral.
Balancing her Japanese-Dutch identity, Hori navigates spaces between cultures, infusing her work with a strong sense of being in-between. Her art further explores the transformative potential of natural elements, whether symbolically representing water's influence on landscapes or metaphorically examining particles as vessels of historical memory.
Ultimately, Hori's art bridges the past and present, self and other, encouraging viewers to go beyond traditional boundaries and appreciate the beauty of ambiguity. Through her works, she seeks to raise awareness of our collective responsibility towards the natural world, while also celebrating its resilience and inherent beauty.
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 interests began with a fascination for the aesthetic decay in aging structures. This curiosity led her to explore the deep-seated sense of enduring existence imbued within old buildings and artifacts.
As her career progressed, Hori's interests grew to involve broader themes, including the concept of atmosphere and the exploration of intangible elements that defy recreation, such as the sense of existence, shared understanding, something in between, and various ambiguous boundaries.
Her works, consisting mainly of installations and collages, often study alternative atmospheric experiences and communication, or the way things are being, inviting viewers to reflect on the fluidity of existence and the interplay between the tangible and the ephemeral.
Balancing her Japanese-Dutch identity, Hori navigates spaces between cultures, infusing her work with a strong sense of being in-between. Her art further explores the transformative potential of natural elements, whether symbolically representing water's influence on landscapes or metaphorically examining particles as vessels of historical memory.
Ultimately, Hori's art bridges the past and present, self and other, encouraging viewers to go beyond traditional boundaries and appreciate the beauty of ambiguity. Through her works, she seeks to raise awareness of our collective responsibility towards the natural world, while also celebrating its resilience and inherent beauty.