Exploring Each Artist's Creative Drive and Activities
Table of Contents
BUKURO: An Interview with Founder Timothy Shill
Seeking Specific Questions to Continue the Discussion (Rika Murakami)
Savoring Everyday—We Take Photos Because We Fear Forgetting What We've Experienced (Timothy Shill)
Painting and Music as Tools for Storytellers (Malcolm)
The Psychology of an Immigrant Child (EMILY MA)
Traveling the World and Drawing Volcanoes (Louis Claude Lafferty)

Introduction
BUKURO: The Story So Far…
A Multinational Artist Collective in Japan
BUKURO is more than just an art collective—it’s a space where creativity thrives across cultures and disciplines. Founded in Tokyo by artists seeking to sustain their creative drive beyond university, the group embodies adaptability and collaboration, much like the meaning behind its name: a bag that holds a diverse range of ideas and expressions.
In this collection of interviews, four artists share their unique perspectives and artistic philosophies. Timothy Shill explores the power of film photography as a means of preserving fleeting moments and capturing Japan through a foreign lens. Rika Murakami delves into the themes of repetition and process, using her work to pose thought-provoking questions rather than seeking definitive answers. Malcolm blends painting, music, and storytelling to critique social media’s impact and the narratives we consume. Emily Ma, drawing from her experiences as an immigrant, uses surrealism to navigate the psychological complexities of identity and communication.
Together, these artists represent the essence of BUKURO—a collective that continues to evolve, challenge, and inspire.

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