Mikazuki Futatsu, “Twilight Circus”
November 29th – December 28th, 2025
Mikazuki Futatsu’s Twilight Circus is an immersive art experience that brings to life a wooden marionette owl. Her captivating handcrafted sculpture is a testament to her unique blend of surrealism and traditional craftsmanship.
Artist Statement
Through wood-carved marionettes, I explore expressions that breathe life into the boundary between story and reality.
My creative process begins with weaving narratives, and by layering handwork onto natural materials such as wood, leather, and natural stones, I infuse souls into the marionettes.
The moment the strings are pulled, they step into reality, resonating with the viewer’s imagination and bringing quiet fantasy into everyday life.
About Mikazuki Futatsu
A Japanese wood carver and marionette artist. Inspired by Czech animation, she began creating puppet animation while working as an illustrator and graphic designer. After learning marionette-making during a stay in the Czech Republic in 2010, she officially launched her career as an artist in 2013. She has honed her skills through numerous workshops, including the “Katagiri Yuji Sculpture Seminar,” and has presented her work in solo and group exhibitions. In 2018, she received four awards simultaneously at the 7th Craft Art Creative Doll Exhibition, and in the same year, won the New Face Award at the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival. She continues to explore the possibilities of expression that fuses sculpture and narrative.
Awards and Accolades
In 2018, she received four awards at the 7th craft art DOLL salon (Tokyo, Osaka): the Team Koyaala Hazeki Chieko Award, roid works gallery Toshikazu Iura Award, Gallery Bunkatou Okada Noriko Award, and the Fan Award. In the same year, she received the New Face Award at the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award), for her video work The Blind Fish.
