Artist’s Statement
Artist’s Statement
Realism serves as my foundation. It’s where I observe and interpret, transforming seeing into an exploration. Whether I’m working with silverpoint or watercolor, I immerse myself in visual data, honing my perception to notice intricate details, textures, and shapes.
In my still life oil paintings, I relish the process of composing a scene before embarking on the painting journey. I seek connections between objects—how they interact through proximity, contrast, or color. From this interplay, I aspire for viewers to discover their own narratives within my artworks.
To strike a balance between realism and abstraction, I venture into acrylics. Using a palette knife, I capture fleeting moments of movement (both seen and unseen) and presence—unfiltered, spontaneous, where gesture and texture take precedence over form. This approach allows me to connect with the present, responding rather than merely replicating.
My exploration has extended to miniature painting. This shift has proven both practical and philosophical. It conserves materials, space, and time, making paintings more accessible to a broader audience. Miniatures are portable, affordable, and intimate—ideal for connecting with the public and encouraging painting beyond traditional galleries.
My work embodies the delicate balance between precision and spontaneity, between quiet observation and expressive release. Whether I employ the meticulous realism of still life or the dynamic abstraction of acrylics, my goal is to create visual stories that evoke reflection, curiosity, and connection.
Bio
Junko Larossa, an artist based in Everett, Washington, utilizes a diverse range of artistic mediums. Year 2000, she spent three years in Naples, Italy, due to her husband’s military obligations. This period profoundly influenced her artistic creations on top of her Japanese back ground.
Her experiences in various cultural states have led her to question the nature of understanding others, often finding herself with more questions than answers. This extends beyond self-existence to encompass the broader existence and relationships of the world, shaped by history and current events.
However, nature holds a special place in her art, providing constant inspiration that never wanes.
She’s opened her artwork to the public for viewing in September 2024.
Exhibitions:
-Juried Gallery Art (Miniature) Edmonds Art Festival, Edmonds, WA June, 19th - 21st, 2026
-MoNA XLV Sapphire Dream Art Silent Auction, La Conner, WA, May 15th - May 31st, 2026
-2026 SMALL WORKS SHOW, Gallery North Edmonds, Edmonds, WA March 1st - 31st, 2026
- FLORAL: Light in the winter, Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA February 13th - April 21, 2026
- SeaTac Community Center Fine Art Exhibition, SeaTac, WA October 6th - 31st, 2025
- The 45th Annual Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show, Mountlake Terrace, WA September 20th - 27th, 2025
- Still Life 2025, Gallerium/Artsy Online Exhibition, July 13th - September 16th, 2025
- Edmonds Art Festival Juried Art Show, Edmonds, WA June 13th - 15th, 2025
- Monthly Member Art Show, A/NT Gallery, Seattle, WA September 2024 - March 2025
Portfolio: https://junkolarossa.artcall.org
Instagram: @junkolarossa
Contact: artjunko@icloud.com