Maybe I would have died back in third grade, at eight or nine years old. Thinking that, a strange feeling sprouted toward this life that had been extended back then. A feeling that was tender, grateful, like a guardian saying, “You’ve come this far.”
Being able to bring Kota’s work into my life has given me a little confidence. Because he is such an admirable and wonderful artist. It makes me really happy to think that I’m somehow sharing even a little bit of Kota’s “gentle, embracing energy.”
“Iramkarapte” means may I gently touch your heart?
“Iramkarapte” This mysterious-sounding word that is meaning “I will gently touch your heart.”
The true artist, Van Gogh. I have always loved Van Gogh. To be able to carry out an art project in a place that can be called his sacred ground, I am truly honored.