aminahachimura.com / @_ahamity
As someone with a mixed-race identity, I have a deep connection
to Japanese culture and a keen appreciation for the objects,
places, and ideas that hold personal meaning and memories.
These are not just elements of my surroundings but threads that
shape my inner values and everyday life.
Intimacy often resides in the small, quiet, and seemingly invisible
aspects of life. Yet, these objects and spaces carry layered meanings
and emotional attachments, anchoring me to where I come from.
This sense of intimacy with Japanese culture is reflected in my work,
where emotions, thoughts, and memories are expressed outwardly
in a delightful and nuanced way.
I use design as a tool for storytelling, documenting identity, and
reflecting personal and cultural values. By translating my mixed-race
identity into visual form, I explore how subtle, everyday elements
influence one’s sense of self. My work focuses on making intangible
aspects of identity visible—capturing personal values nurtured
through lived experiences in Japan.
Places of Intimacy is a curated experience of memory, culture,
and aesthetics—elements that shape and define one’s identity.
Boston University College of Fine Arts
School of Visual Arts