Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist known for her bold and unique style. She was born in 1929 in Matsumoto, Japan. From a young age, she loved drawing and painting, even though her family didn’t always support her dream. She moved to the United States in the late 1950s to follow her passion for art and quickly became part of the New York art scene.

Kusama is famous for using dots, mirrors, and bright colors in her work. She creates paintings, sculptures, and large installations that feel like stepping into another world. One of her most well-known styles is the “Infinity Mirror Room,” where people walk inside a space full of lights and reflections. Her art often explores deep feelings, like loneliness, dreams, and mental health.

Much of Kusama’s work repeats patterns, especially polka dots and nets, to create a sense of endless space. She has said that her art is a way to express what she sees and feels inside her mind. Whether it’s a huge pumpkin sculpture, a colorful room full of dots, or a mirrored chamber, her art invites people to think, feel, and experience the world in a different way.