At FKM, our mission is to challenge and inspire viewers by presenting artwork that evokes curiosity, reflection, and the sense of uncovering hidden layers. For our second exhibition, we sought an artist whose practice would immerse the viewer in a journey—not only through visual complexity but also through a profound narrative. We found this in Sarisa Kojima, a Japanese artist residing in Thailand, whose digital artworks transcend cultural and temporal boundaries.

Kojima’s work captivates with its meticulous detail and layered storytelling, drawing viewers to explore, linger, and discover something new with each glance. Her art seamlessly weaves elements of her Japanese heritage—drawing from the precision of traditional woodblock prints and the spirited strength of Shoujo Manga’s heroines—with the intricate and symbolic visual traditions of her Thai surroundings. This cultural confluence, steeped in Buddhist concepts of impermanence, creates a body of work that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.

The exhibition, Into My Eye’s Horizon, showcases Kojima’s exploration of identity, impermanence, and the boundaries of perception. Her series I Am What I Am features striking portraits of girls whose disintegrating skin speaks to the transient nature of our physical existence. These works invite viewers to contemplate the fragility and transformation of the human condition. In stark contrast yet equally poignant, her series Hiroshima 78 responds to the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing with a daring juxtaposition of kawaii aesthetics and vivid colors against the backdrop of historical trauma. This fusion of light and dark, beauty and horror, encapsulates Kojima’s ability to navigate the dualities of existence.

A central wall in the gallery presents a curated selection of works from nine different series, offering a kaleidoscopic view of Kojima’s creative universe. Among these pieces, figures with eyes that open into new worlds invite viewers to envision horizons beyond the visible, hinting at uncharted realms of experience and understanding.

Kojima’s art bridges past and present, tradition and innovation, creating a visual language that speaks to the intersections of identity and lived experience. Her deeply introspective practice, informed by her trans identity, offers a vista of endless paths to explore—a reflection of her own journey and an invitation for viewers to embark on their own.

Through Into My Eye’s Horizon, Sarisa Kojima beckons us to look deeper, linger longer, and embrace the layered complexities of existence. Her work is a testament to the transformative power of art to reveal not just what is seen but what lies beyond.