London's vital ingredient for Noe Kuremoto
We wanted to delve into the lives and locales of our talented artists and are thrilled to spotlight an extraordinary artist, originally from Japan and now intricately woven into the fabric of London's dynamic art scene. This city, known for its historical depth and pulsating contemporary culture, serves as the perfect backdrop for creativity and innovation. Join us as we explore how London's vibrant energy and rich artistic heritage have Noe Kuremoto's work and shaped her unique artistic narrative.
I arrived in London in the 1990s, stepping into an art scene that was absolutely electric—brimming with energy and bold ideas. I studied Conceptual Art at Central Saint Martins, and it was a transformative time. Tracey Emin’s BedDamien Hirst’s formaldehyde animals, Rachel Whiteread’s etherealHouse—18-year-old me was utterly captivated by it all.
My campus was nestled in the heart of Soho, which became a personal hub and still holds a special place in my creative map of the city. Ironically, I stepped away from my traditional Japanese training in ceramics during that period. I saw it as “old school” back then—not quite the kind of provocative, boundary-pushing art I was eager to explore.
Instead, I poured myself into video art, large-scale installations, and site-specific projects dotted across London. (My confrontations with the city’s omnipresent CCTV cameras during those works could fill a chapter of their own!)
Today, my studio is based in East London. I hold a deep belief that every artist has two studios: one is called ‘life,’ the vibrant and unpredictable forces that shape you, and the other is the physical space where the work is born. For me, London provides that vital ingredient—a constant pulse that infuses my practice.
It's clear that London's eclectic charm and ceaseless rhythm are not just backdrops but active participants in the creative process. Noe's journey from the structured disciplines of Japanese ceramics to the liberated expressions of London’s art scene underscores the transformative power of place in the evolution of an artist.
Whether you’re a collector, a fellow artist, or simply a lover of unique stories, we hope this peek into Noe's world enriches your appreciation of the art she creates and the city that shapes her. Don’t forget to visit her artist page on our site to view her beautiful work. Every piece of art is not just an object but a portal to a world shaped by culture, history, and personal journey. Thank you Noe, for sharing yours with Trove!
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