You work with subculture collectibles such as figures and character goods. How did you get started?
One of the reasons I was drawn to figures before sculpture was that they are products made for sale. I found it fascinating that a cast-resin model without a clear purpose could fulfill a similar role to that of a work of art. Just as I came to discover various artworks and artistic fields through figures, I hope my work can serve as a starting point for audiences to explore art more broadly.
What does the act of “collecting” mean in your practice?
For me, it’s less about simply accumulating objects and more about exploring the cultural and social contexts contained within them. I wanted to be not just “someone who likes to collect,” but “someone who asks questions through collecting.” I visit events like Wonder Festival each year to purchase resin kits and figures directly. Although these are currently part of my personal collection, they may one day become materials for my work. They exist on the boundary between collection and exhibition.
