Mari Honma
Born in Japan, Living in the UK
Mari Honma is a Japanese mixed media artist based in the UK who began experimenting as a self-taught painter in her teens and put on VJ shows in Tokyo whilst studying as a University student.
After she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Imaging Art in Japan, she also studied some ceramic and glass techniques in the UK to explore more classical approaches to art, and her artworks were displayed at international exhibitions. However, she discontinued exhibiting in 2013 due to family illnesses and shifted her career to the pharmaceutical industry expanding her interest in the psychological aspect of life. Overcoming challenges in life, she started releasing her works again in October 2020; they have since been featured in international magazines and exhibitions.
She prefers not to confine her work to a single style or concept, and therefore does not follow any particular rules in her artistic process. However, while much of what is considered “art” today often relies on advanced technology, user-friendly applications, and digital tools, she is keen to create artworks by hand, using simple equipment and discarded materials whenever possible.
Through her own perceptual lens, her recent works seek to reimagine and visualise these subtle yet resonant sensations found in mundane environments—rather than serve as decorative, descriptive, or commercially-driven objects.
She hopes her works invite viewers into a space of non-verbal, open-ended engagement, allowing them to simply feel as individuals—disregarding trends, profitability, or usability.