aica

aica paints the invisible things felt only by the heart. Born in Japan and based in New York City, she creates fantastical canvases that reflect a magical inner world of creativity and quiet whimsy. Her work draws inspiration from Japanese anime, manga, and traditional ukiyo- e, incorporating their unique perspective styles to invite closeness and emotional resonance.

In aica’s world, everything has a soul. Her practice reflects a distinctively Japanese sensibility— the belief that even lifeless things carry spirit. This quiet purity offers a space of serenity and reflection, gently contrasting with Manhattan’s fast-paced urban landscape.

Her paintings express empathy for what cannot be seen but deeply felt: emotions, memories, and the presence of those we miss. She hopes her art inspires others to begin loving someone or something around them.

aica has exhibited her work in galleries across the U.S., including Los Angeles and New York, and has received several awards, including the High Art Contest hosted by Juxtapoz Magazine. Her latest series, Where Petals Dance, invites viewers into a quiet realm of imagination—where the unseen becomes gently visible.