Two Months Left - Sharing My Thoughts on This Journey
- Mar 18
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Newsletter - 22 July 2025
Two months to go until my solo exhibition
When I first decided to hold this show, I had so many thoughts running through my mind:
"Isn't it a bit too early?""Maybe I should join more group exhibitions and learn from others first.""Would anyone even come to see my paintings...?"
But a solo exhibition has been one of my long-time dreams. And as I kept asking myself, “What am I waiting for?” and “What does ‘preparing’ really mean?”, the question became much simpler:
"Do I want to do this, or not?"
Once I realised that yes, I do want to try, it felt right to go for it. Whatever the outcome, I knew the experience itself would be meaningful to me. Now I find myself genuinely enjoying the process - both creating and preparing. And in the end, I think I chose this path simply because I want to keep painting. It all feels like a natural step forward.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Yae Takahashi
The Art of OTOGI22–28 September 2025
Thistle Hall Community Venue293 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
[Opening night: Monday 22 Sep from 6pm]
