About

In Fragments of Taste, Chiaki Hirabayashi presents an online exhibition tracing the delicate textures of daily life. Inspired by iconic elements of Japanese culture such as umeboshi (pickled plums) and the ephemeral beauty of nature, Hirabayashi's paintings invite viewers to slow down and rediscover quiet emotions. Her intricate techniques blend contemporary abstraction with a handmade sensibility, offering a meditative experience that connects memory, sensation, and art.

Born in Kanagawa, Japan, in 1987, Hirabayashi graduated from the Department of Oil Painting at Tama Art University in …