Dori Uehara

These days, the reason I make art is for my pleasure. I’m not saying every moment is pleasurable. But overall, the experience I receive in my studio making art is one of pleasure. A lot of the pleasure comes from meeting the challenge of creating something from nothing. I also take pleasure in feeling my creative flow… in feeling the rush of it, the mindlessness of it, the deep relaxation of it, the shifting of time that occurs when I’m in that state. And I take pleasure in completing the circle by sharing it with friends, family, my community and collectors. It is my hope you experience pleasure viewing my art.