Learn more about the artists featured in Supernatural through the articles from JANM’s Discover Nikkei website below!
Discover Nikkei Articles
Supernatural and the Salon Pop Series: Engaging Next-Generation Audiences with Art and Pop Culture
JANM Art Director Clement Hanami introduces the three featured artists in Supernatural, which he explains are representatives of the next wave of creative American talents who are influencing their field—and resonating strongly with younger audiences.
The Artist as Ghost Hunter: Edwin Ushiro and Envisioning Spirits
For Ushiro, art is about more than just creating beautiful images. It’s about telling stories with psychological impact. “If an image or thought pops into my head, I will mull over its historical significance and my emotional attachment to it,” he explains.
Timothy Teruo Watters: Following an Artist’s Footsteps
Watters says his family heritage has shaped his views in other ways. “Being biracial gives me a different perspective on life. With two separate families, I have grown up seeing life in two different ways. I approach problems and ideas by looking at them from multiple angles; my creative process reflects this perspective.”
Haunting Beauties: The Art of Audrey Kawasaki
Los Angeles-based artist Audrey Kawasaki was inspired by the manga she read from an early age, as well as by ukiyo-e and Art Nouveau. While studying fine art at the Pratt Institute, she developed a unique style that has gained her a wide following.