About the Artist
Kaori Hamura Long
KAORi is a Japan– and U.S.-based visual artist whose work explores the invisible connections between nature, the cosmos, and the energy of consciousness. Rooted in a childhood filled with imaginative play and deep reverence for the natural world, her practice spans illustration, painting, character design, and animation across commercial and personal contexts. After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York, she began her career as a character designer for MTV, later transitioning into freelance practice. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums from New York to Tokyo. Blending pop sensibility with dreamlike symbolism, KAORi creates visual narratives that gently call attention to peace, ecological awareness, and the shared energy that connects all life.