My art originates from hallucinations only I can see. I translate the hallucinations and obsessional images that plague me into sculptures and paintings. All my works in pastels are the products of obsessional neurosis and are therefore inextricably connected to my disease. I create pieces even when I donโt see hallucinations, though.
Yayoi KusamaMore and more I think about the role of the arts, and as an artist, I think that it's important that I share the love and peace.
Yayoi KusamaI fight pain, anxiety, and fear every day, and the only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating art. I followed the thread of art and somehow discovered a path that would allow me to live.
Yayoi KusamaIt is my wish to leave a message to the whole world from the universe, a message of love and peace to the people of the world.
Yayoi KusamaI have a large number of enthusiastic admirers of my art. And they all sing a hymn in praise from the bottom of their hearts for my art.
Yayoi Kusama