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上田 真央香｜Maoka Ueda

上田真央香 / Maoka Ueda

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上田真央香 / Maoka Ueda

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1996. Studied Art & Design in London for 5 years, completing the Foundation course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and the Graphic Design and Communication program at Chelsea College of Arts.

Exhibition History

【Solo Exhibitions】
2022
「Wonky Tunes」Gallery Crane
2023
「The Catcher in the Mirage」MA5 Gallery
2024
「Folie à deux」 Whitestone Gallery Taipei
「MIND GARDEN」GALLERY ROOM A (ArtSticker)

【Group Exhibitions】
2022
Mago Gallery Award The Group Show
Geisai #21 hosted by Takashi Murakami
100 People 10 (Sponsoring Company Award yutaokuda Award, Art Powers Japan Award Winner)
Shibuya Style vol.16（Seibu Department Store Shibuya Fine Art Gallery）
WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION「Vol.23 Art is…」
2023
POLA Annex Museum 「Chroma Distance」
ONBEAT ART SHOW
2024
MITSUKOSHI ART Selection (Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi)
ArtSticker SELECTION (Daimaru Kobe)
Nine Colors ⅩⅧ（Seibu Department Store Shibuya Fine Art Gallery）
Nine Colors (Hankyu Umeda Main Store)
TUTTI FRUTTI JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ART IN BANGKOK (GALLERY CURU Bangkok)

【Art Fair】
2023
One Art Taipei (Taipei)
2024
One Art Taipei (Taipei)
Art021 (Hong Kong)

Events

2023
Featured in main visual for NEW ENERGY TOKYO

Concept

Ueda has a deep respect for the order and beauty found in nature, life, and the universe, expressing this sense of awe in her work. By incorporating mathematical principles visible in nature—such as the golden ratio, vortexes, and fractal structures—into her compositions, she materializes the vitality and mystery of the universe, creating a visual experience that resonates on both intellectual and emotional levels through its visual impact. Specifically, she abstracts organic plant forms and curved or spiral structures found in nature, incorporating them into character and creature designs to emphasize the similarity between natural and human forms. This is based on the concept of “self-similarity,” the core idea of fractals—that small parts of a system resemble the whole. In her works, character parts are shared among different characters and show interconnectedness. As observers visually connect these lines, new organisms emerge, ultimately forming one large spiral structure as a whole, symbolizing that everything is connected to each other. This reflects the fractal nature of life itself, showing how patterns repeat at every scale from microscopic structures to the expanse of galaxies. Furthermore, the work captures the mathematical beauty hidden within seemingly chaotic and irregular forms found in nature, such as spirals and tree branching. Though these natural forms appear irregular at first glance, they actually follow mathematical laws with underlying order, expressing this harmony and order. By incorporating these chaotic yet ordered forms, the work appeals to the observer’s subconscious, evoking symbols of vitality, energy, and eros. Flowing curves and intertwined patterns suggest fundamental processes of growth and connection, and by reflecting organic life and the mathematical principles that govern the universe, they provoke strong spiritual and emotional responses in the viewer. Ultimately, this work not only celebrates nature but also encourages engagement with the profound mathematical laws that support it. By fusing the visual aesthetics of fractals, spirals, and the golden ratio with symbols of vitality and energy, it provides a comprehensive perspective of the entire universe—that everything is connected and governed by the same principles of beauty and order.

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