Michiko Takatsu

初めまして♥美知子です。日本から来ています。
南カリブ海はアル-バ島（Aruba) からのご挨拶です♥

Born and raised in Japan, now lives in “One Happy Island” of Aruba since 1998.

She started presenting her artwork in Aruba since 2006.
Most of her work in the past had been done using the technique call “Hari-e” - A unique, traditional Japanese art of tearing, cutting, painting and assembling pieces of art from special papers, together with her Calligraphy.
She now paints with Acrylic and other mediums combined with or without Hari-e as well, and enjoy Digital artwork occasionally.

My first painting sold in Aruba was Japanese Sumi-e titled "Harmony" a painting of 2 Koi fishes in Black and Red with the Sumi ink on Japanese Wash paper ♥ (a Traditional Japanese painting)

Every year, since 2011 I have been commissioned to design (paint) Aruba Collectible Stamps, FDC and the matched cancellation stamp by the philatelic department of Aruba post office.
I am the only foreigner who creates Aruba official stamps together with other Aruban Artists.

I like conceptual abstract painting: Playing with Colors, Textures, Dimensions, Spaces, and Innate Feeling.

Painting is my way of peacefully communicating with the world: a silent, visual reflection of my soul, togeth...

Self taught Artist combining East & West cultures ♥
* Hari-e (Japanese paper art)
* Mixed media Acrylic
* Digital painting

Exhibitions in Aruba

- Solo Exhibition

Sept - Oct, 2012 Exhibition “Vision Quest” at Westin Aruba Art Gallery

February, 2007 Exhibition “Painting with Papers by Michiko” at Oranjestad Kunsthhuys

- Group Exhibitions

2015, 2016 Annual Exhibition “Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival “at Art Gallery CSJF

October 2016 Fundraising Art Auction at Cas di Cultura, Oranjestad, Aruba

April 2015 Auction of the project ‘Arts inspired by Mr. André Kuipers’’ at Alhambra Casino Aruba Ballroom

2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Annual Exhibition “Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival “at Art Gallery CSJF

2012 & 2013 Multiple Exhibitions “Gallery’s Choice” at Westin Aruba Art Gallery

2012 & 2013 Annual “Wine, Food, and Art Festival” at the Westin Aruba Art Galley

2012 Exhibition “Earth” at the La Cabana Beach Resort and Racquet Club

2012 Exhibition “Fire” at the La Cabana Beach Resort and Racquet Club

Nov. 2011 Visual Artist Art Exhibition at the Cas di Cultura,“Muhe Frida”,
at A multidisciplinary dance th...