Yayoi Kusama
- Christie Rose
- Oct 21
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 18
Where/when:
Japan, March 29, 1929- present
Medium(s):
Sculpture and installation
Painting
Performance
Video art
Fashion
Poetry
Impact:
Kusama experienced hallucinations and anxiety from a young age, which she attributed to childhood trauma and abuse. These experiences significantly influenced her artistic style and themes. In her early adulthood, Kusama was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia. She spent time in psychiatric hospitals in Japan and the United States, where she received treatment and support. Despite her mental health challenges, Kusama has found solace and expression through art. She continues to live and work in a psychiatric hospital in Tokyo, where she produces prolific amounts of work. Her art has become a powerful form of therapy and a testament to her resilience. Kusama's openness about her mental health has helped destigmatize mental illness and inspire others. She is a trailblazing artist who has used her art to confront her demons and create a unique and powerful body of work.
Project/activities:
Polkadot pumpkins (draw, paint, sculpt)
Use old books/ magazines to find something you can put dots on
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