Living in this moment together, we share a responsibility, to pass on a beautiful Earth to the next generation. Washi artist Midorino Kaeru invites you to experience “A Message from a World Without Words”, a voice from the heart of nature, expressed through the delicate and timeless art of washi.
Concept Development, Curation, and Management of Washi Art Exhibitions
A New Horizon in Visual Art. Step into an immersive world where sound and vision merge, and art is not only seen, but felt.
In collaboration with musicians, washi artist Midorino Kaeru shapes a realm of quiet mystery, where the themes of coexistence, life, and infinity flow through the delicate fibres of handmade washi.
Here, the eternal rhythms of nature speak, a message from a world without words.
Supporting artistic expression for people with disabilities and those in vulnerable situations, and hosting related events
Through washi art, we support and connect people with disabilities to the broader community. We offer hands-on workshops at disability care facilities and for families caring for loved ones with disabilities. We also visit special support schools to provide engaging washi art experiences, and supply instructional videos to children receiving home care. Looking ahead, we are excited to expand access by planning online washi art sessions, bringing this creative journey to even more people.
Planning and delivering cultural and artistic activities abroad, as well as organising international exchange events.
Through washi art created with washi, one of Japan’s cherished traditional crafts. We weave messages we wish to share with the world. By bringing washi art to audiences across the globe, we not only preserve and pass on the richness of Japanese culture, but also serve as a bridge for cross-cultural exchange, sharing the unique beauty and spirit of washi with the world.
Born in 1961, Midorino Kaeru moved to Australia with her family at the age of 36, and now resides in Adelaide, South Australia. Today, she works as a washi artist based in Australia, creating and exhibiting her work both locally and internationally.
At the age of 50, she was captivated by the delicate beauty of washi, one of Japan’s treasured traditional crafts. Drawing on her skills from a career in hairdressing, she developed her own unique method to create works that inspire and move audiences. Her exhibitions, held across Australia and abroad, share this beauty with the world.
The central theme of her art is “A Message from a World Without Words” - expressing the coexistence of nature and humanity, the importance of protecting our planet, and reflections on the value and fragility of life, as well as the powerful resilience of the natural world. Her work delivers messages that are at once delicate and strong.
As a pioneer of new approaches to art appreciation, she blends music and visual art to create a mystical atmosphere that breathes life, wonder, and healing into her audiences. Each piece becomes a conversation with the viewer about the themes that will shape our shared future. Acting as a bridge between cultures, she is committed to sharing the beauty of washi and the depth of Japanese culture with the world.
Midorino Kaeru Earth Project
Workshops at facilities for people with disabilities
Scenes from the solo exhibition
