Inspired by the colorful Latin American culture, Akiko Takashima captures the environment's of her own land in colorful, vibrant and rich paintings.
"There is nothing more irresistible to me than colorful tropical fruits,
flowers, dresses and shapes of the typical Latin American women.
Many variety of colors, as well as the pure perfection in organic elements".
Her paintings, which are carefully composed, reflect her meticulous eye and talent for creating a scene.
Fruit Markets, rainforests, routine scenes that involves people, tropical plants, fruits, vegetables and tabletop objects form rich, colorful paintings that evolve through many stages, and layers of paint.
Born in Cali, Colombia in 1973,
Her multicultural background from Japan, Europe and South America is often reflected in her work.