Makiko Furuichi – Le vent, la vague, l’étoile

This book provides a broad overview of Makiko Furuichi’s work, centered on her site-specific installation for the MASC in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. Her art navigates a liminal space between charm and unease, reflecting the Japanese concept of niyari. Drawing from childhood memories in Kanazawa, Japanese folklore, manga, and Western painting, Furuichi’s imagery features vibrant yet unsettling natural scenes populated by strange creatures and spirits. Known for her fluid, intuitive technique, she works across mediums such as watercolor, oil painting, and large-scale installations, adapting her dreamlike universe to diverse spaces. This publication accompanies her 2024 exhibition at the Musée d’Art moderne et contemporain de l’Abbaye de Sainte-Croix.

The book’s graphic design is by Jean-Philippe Bretin and Ewen Guehenneux who used the Henry typeface by Matthieu Cortat, published by 205TF. Released in May 2024, this bilingual edition (French/English) measures 21×26 cm and comes with a clothbound hardcover. Available from Les Presses du Réel.