Superbloom, 2026
Superbloom is an AI video artwork created for projection mapping onto the historic Villa at Montalvo Arts Center, presented at the Art of Fashion: Botanicals fundraiser gala, May 1, 2026. Inspired by California native wildflowers grown from seed in the artist’s own garden, the one-and-a-half-minute looping work visualizes the quiet, cumulative energy of a plant […]
L’onde bleue, 2024
https://vimeo.com/1129912957?fl=pl&fe=sh Akiko Yamashita, based in Los Angeles, and Sachiko Yamashita Grasseler, based in France, present their collaborative work ‘L’onde bleue (Blue Wave)’ specializing in light installations and projection mapping. For these sisters, originally from Sapporo but now based abroad, this piece serves as a catalyst to rediscover the Japanese aesthetic from an overseas perspective. Drawing […]
Perfectly Imperfect, 2025
Perfectly Imperfect transforms trees into dynamic canvases, projecting shapes and colors that explore the trajectory of perception while embracing the wabi-sabi philosophy—the beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and the organic flow of nature. This site-specific artwork reflects on how our brains construct reality through layers of interpretation, engaging with the natural irregularities that define the world […]
Tokyo Projection Mapping Connect, 2024
Details Artists:Akiko Yamashita Sachiko Yamashita Grasseler Saeko Ehara RICH ＆ MIYU Music: YNICE Location: Shibuya Station west exit Photo: Shigeo Gomi Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Projection Mapping Project Exhibition Tokyo Projection Mapping “Connect”, March 15-24 2024, Shibuya Tokyo
Mother Tree & Friends, 2023
In this installation, a majestic banyan tree in Esplanade Park is transformed into an interactive “Mother Tree” that invites viewers to communicate with an illuminated forest. The installation uses projections, LEDs, and sound to illustrate the importance of older trees to the forest ecosystem. “Friends” – the trees surrounding the mother tree – begin to […]
Full Spectrum, 2022
Full Spectrum (2022) was exhibited as a part of LUMINEX, award winning large scale outdoor public art exhibition in Downtown Los Angeles. The audio-visual projection mapping piece invites viewers to step into the hidden worlds beyond the rainbow. Bees and birds can see ultraviolet light on flowers and the James Webb Telescope lets us see the […]
Forest Perception, 2021
If a tree talks in the forest, does anyone listen? https://vimeo.com/563380242 ‘Forest Perception — if a tree talks in the forest, does anyone listen?’ projection mapped a giant forest only for one night in the middle of downtown Los Angeles as a part of LUMINEX. The Story Yamashita’s grandfather devoted his life to creating forests […]
Hana Fubuki, 2019
https://vimeo.com/353968236 Hana Fubuki is an interactive installation commissioned for the exhibition “In Peak Bloom” by ARTECHOUSE. Inspired by nature’s ability to help us see what is otherwise invisible to the naked eye, such as the passing of time, Hana Fubuki refers to “Sakura snow,” or the way falling cherry blossom leaves can resemble a gentle snowfall […]
Apple MacBookPro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AwdkGKmZ0I&t=2549s Akiko was featured in a short film made for Apple MacBookPro launch keynote presented by Tim Cook as one of the new generation of makers.
Getty Unshuttered, 2018
The Getty Unshuttered, one night event at The Getty Museum celebrates young photographers. Akiko worked with USC cinematic arts students to create a projection mapping show that illuminated more than 10 buildings and the famous rock fountain. Credit: Creative Direction and Event Design: Michael Patterson Producers: Martzi Campos Ann Lee Animation + Projection Mapping ArtistsUSC […]