The remarkable points of her works are the clear and minimum lines on Japanese paper (Mainly kumohada linen papers) and minimal coloring by pigments or mineral pigments. As regards the lines, at the first sight you may think they are thick lines drawn with vigor, but actually they are thin lines drawn repeatedly to give strong impression. On the other hand, eyes, nose, mouth are painted realistically without outlines, like “Mokkotsu” (a technique in Oriental art of painting.) This is also characteristic in many her paintings and it adds subtle depth and attraction to the paintings.

Machida’s paintings express indirectly the familiar feelings for us like that emotional turmoil as a result of self-consciousness, uncomfortable feeling in the society, and anxiety in communication with other people. Universal and ambiguous her works are attracting people's attention in the world. One-man exhibition at Kestnergesellshaft, Hanover, Takasaki Tower Museum, Ha° gamle prestega°rd, Norway, and group exhibition of “Bye Bye Kitty!!!” at Japan Society, New York are still fresh in memory.

In this exhibition, she will exhibits about 10~12 paintings and drawings. You must be feel freshness different from her past works.

Courtesy of Nishimura Gallery