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My name is Ise, 意聖 in Japanese. This means “the Soul sees the Truth”. Through my name, my parents set me out on a search for an understanding of the Soul and Truth.
My search has led me to painting.
I paint to be present, because for me presence is a form of love, and love is the Soul.
So I paint where I am and what I notice: light and landscape. Through this process, another presence, a Divine presence, is felt, within and around me.
I paint using natural pigments and light-sensitive dyes. They keep me concious to the landscape I am working with and engaging a material presence within the works.
I have painted China, Jamaica, London, Portugal, New York, and California. I currently paint Germany.
You can learn more in depth about me HERE.
And most importantly, thank you for visiting.
You presence with the work is what makes it possible for me to continue painting.
With gratitude and warm wishes,
Ise
I am currently based in Passau, Germany. I hold a BA in Studio Art from Pomona College and an MA in Painting from Royal College of Art in London.