Artist's Bio

Rika was born in Japan but has been living in New Zealand since 2008. While in Japan Rika graduated from Osaka Art University majoring in printmaking. During this time at University Rika experimented with different copper-plate printing techniques which has greatly influenced her art today. Although she now uses ink and watercolours to create originals instead of prints, her patterns and fine lines reflect the intricate process of etching. This unique connection gives Rika's works a special feel and presence that enables the viewer to get entranced and lost in the art.