KIKUNO SHIMPO MAJOR

Kikuno Shimpo Major is a visual artist from British Columbia, currently based in Tokyo, Japan. In 2019, she began studying Interdisciplinary Arts at NSCAD University in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia. During her studies, she explored painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, and design drawing.

Kikuno’s work is deeply influenced by her Japanese-Canadian heritage, with a focus on preserving traditional artistic practices and styles. Drawing inspiration from classical Japanese art forms, she integrates modern materials, shapes, and techniques to create a synthesis of ancestral and contemporary aesthetics.