Art of the Transitory

While a student at BCCAD, Hideki distinguished himself by focusing on “the art of the transitory.” Like the impermanence of the Tibetan Buddhist mandala, Hideki said he focused upon making art pieces utilizing balloons, while his classmates sculpted figures from conventional clay, because he wanted to make a statement about the ever-changing nature of life. His use of latex balloons was a commentary on the throwaway nature of the items we use every day.