Artist from Japan
Satoshi Morita was born in Fukuoka, Japan, and raised in Saga, Japan. Satoshi is a traveling ‘Amazinist’ who seeks and continues to capture and seek “Beauty” from varying perspectives. All of Satoshi’s artwork transcends all genres. Morita continues to play with photography, painting, along with playing improvised piano through his unique, original, and self-created way.
Artist Statement
“I aim to make the invisible visible. Projecting new stories. Sharing new lights, while exploring unknown light and darkness and expressing a story about how light and darkness are reconciled. My painting process and technique encompasses a number of mixed media along with approaching the work from varying angles. I paint, rub, scrape, and do various things whatever I think of.
My body just follows along with my energy and inspiration. I feel this natural movement of my body is my technique and that makes my art unique.
In regards to inspiration, my voice sometimes ask myself , “Is the source heaven, hell, or even the universe? I am playing with the image whichever source it comes from.”

INTERVIEW with Satoshi Morita
Carmela Loiacono talks with Satoshi Morita who takes part with his artworks: “PYUUUUUN”, “MAI” and “YAKAI” in the International Art Exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY – From hidden places to daily life in Matera, at cultural hypogeum Lega Navale Italiana Matera-Magna Grecia.
Carmela Loiacono – Please introduce yourself and talk about the selected works you exhibited during the exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY – From hidden places to daily life.
Satoshi Morita – My name is Satoshi Morita. Iʼm from Japan. Well, I define myself as “The questioning artist”.
About all of these artworks: “PYUUUUUN”, “MAI” and “YAKAI” – since I create them with no intention at all, I myself have no idea what will come out while I am creating them.
Sometimes I create in the dark.
The reason why I ask the question is that when I look at my own artwork, I look back at myself, or rather, it is like a mirror, so I have to see what the audience sees from my artwork. And this is how my artwork is completed – by gathering each viewpoint of all the audience, my artworks will grow into a multi-layered and unique form.
About this collaboration, first of all, I am very happy to have come to this city, Matera.
I had great time to walk around a lot and feel the activities of various ancient people.
The theme of this exhibition – “STORIES OF IDENTITY” reminds me of a lot of stories with my very own roots and myself, so I am very grateful for this wonderful opportunity.
Carmela Loiacono – How would you describe your creative process? What or who influenced or is influencing your work?
Satoshi Morita – My creative process begins with starting the day in a good mood! Taste my favorite honey, drink a leisurely cup of coffee, or take a different driving route to my studio…depending on my mood that day. In my studio, I rock in my favourite rocking chair while looking at the scenery. Then, I suddenly start painting.
Before start creating, I haven’t decided on a theme, a painting medium, or anything else. I just let my body do the colouring without thinking about it.
Sometimes an unexpected process comes in. And when my hand spontaneously stops, the artwork is complete.
Then – as the first audience – I look and feel the artwork from various perspectives. I find something from the painting and the orientation of the painting is determined. At this point I have followed this creative process, however I don’t know how it will change in the future. That is also something to look forward to!
Influences.
– The beauty of nature, living and playing in the countryside as a child, traveling. People who have influenced me.
– My children, Nanako Ijichi, Leonardo da Vinci, Hokusai Katsushika, Picasso, Gaudi, Matisse, and my friends.
Carmela Loiacono – What do you think about shared art on social media? Could it be an alternative way of communicating contemporary art?
Satoshi Morita – I am very grateful to social media because they made my artwork known and through those, many people in art approached me. Then various exhibitions were realized.
However, when I look at social media from multiple angles – I find some issues.
There is the adjustment of the administrator’s algorithm. And of course, artists who are skilled in showcasing in social media take more advantage than old-fashioned person on the internet. In light of these and other things, it is questionable whether social media genuinely works in art, in my opinion.
I also believe that there is no experience beyond facing the artwork in real life.Therefore, I believe that social media should be used well as a tool. As for its use in art, it should be used as a communication tool to recognize artworks and the artists themselves, and to obtain comprehensive information.
If an artist creates only for the purpose of getting attention on social media, that person may lose sight of the essence of their own art.
I would like to continue to focus on the essence of my activities and try to have a good relationship with social media.
Carmela Loiacono – What are your future goals and/or projects?
Satoshi Morita – My goal for the near future is to hold a solo exhibition in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan in April/May 2025, so that many people can actually view and interact with my artwork.
As a new project, I am also considering creating artworks to order. In this project, I will create one-and-only artwork for each client, according to their request theme in a very short sentence, for the inspiration of the piece.
Plus, also planning to start renting my artwork. I will propose this as an easy first step for people to feel familiar with art. If someone would like to display a painting but cannot afford to buy one, this will be a casual, good option.
One more fun plan – organizing an art party to enjoy together! I am thinking of holding a salon for a small group of people. It will be like a regular small party where we can enjoy good food /drinks, painting together, talking about artworks and travel episodes through my art exploring.













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