Teiya Kasahara 笠原 貞野 (they/them)

My artistic practice continually evolves with my ever-adapting sense of self, the world, and those around me. In my fourth decade on this planet, I am more and more inspired by and drawn to my instincts – art-making and otherwise – internal (eternal?) knowings that stem from deep within the body, sensations that are difficult to describe with language, so I guess that is why I sing, why I music, why I art, and why I find a deep sense of purpose when I art and share art with others. 


This instinctual feeling or ‘visceral wisdom’ or ‘ancestral guidance’ or… [insert what resonates for you here] usually begins a curiosity that isn't always expected or recognizable. What I am understanding is that there is so much to receive from resisting the need to have my questions answered immediately, but rather to gather information at the speed at which it wants to be known through other pathways, like listening with my eyes and ears, breathing with self and with others, tuning into somatic resonance and universal frequencies, and moving, shaking, stretching, resting. 


More and more I am valuing time and space, process and iteration, balance in work and in play, in rest and regeneration, consistently and consciously cultivated, unconsciously created… It has become essential to my health, well-being, and sustainability. For me it’s about evolving, adapting, changing, growing, transforming… continually happening, our gift of the present moment. In these learnings there is also tremendous un-learning for me, for continued healing and giving (back). In this energy, and in spaces that uplift these energies, that is where I want to be so I can bring my whole self as an artist. It is where I truly look forward to creating art for all of us to be able to experience a sense of wholeness, togetherness, peace, and wonder that brings me such joy and purpose in life.

Kate PeerTeiya Kasahara