“Fantastique” Opening Reception

The CRS GALLERY Presents "Fantastique" Illustrations by Akiko Kato December 31, 2006 - March 17, 2007 Opening Reception Friday, January 5, 2007 from 6 - 8 PM with dance performance by Juri Nishio

"Illustration ideas often come to me in series of bright visions. Stronger images appear whenever some music, books, or visual arts stimulate my senses. These visions are transient, flash across and fade out, just like fireflies. I always carry a tiny sketchbook so that I can catch these inspirations which transform to colorful images through my interpretation. I believe vivid hue have positive vibrations, so I like to use bright colors. Since my work is the product of my imagination, they come out to be dreamy and ethereal. It would be my pleasure if people can see a fragment of beauty from my illustrations." -- Akiko Kato