Marie Higashi

Marie Higashi was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. She began her professional life as a nurse before turning to painting during a period of personal distress and crisis. To turn things around, Marie instinctively started to paint, marking the beginning of her artistic journey. She discovered in painting a powerful medium to express the fine line between life and death she used to witness in surgery rooms.

Marie’s works reflect her time spent in the medical world, exploring the profound realities of human existence, such as its resilience and ephemeral nature. The transition from being a caregiver to becoming an artist underscores Marie’s ongoing quest to understand and articulate the emotional experiences of life and healing. Her artworks, vibrant and emotionally charged, deep dive into the nuances of human vulnerability and resilience.

Selected works