BIO

 

Luna Ikuta is a Japanese–American conceptual artist and designer who creates ethereal, contemplative environments shaped by biology, material research, and light. Her multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, spatial installation, and sensory design, guided by Japanese Buddhist principles and eastern spiritualism.

Known for her Afterlife series, underwater gardens of transparent plants, Ikuta combines organic processes with industrial craftsmanship to explore the physical and perceptual changes that occur within natural materials. Her work also includes fragrance, object design, and site-responsive installations defined by material sensitivity and spatial nuance.

Her studio develops site-specific projects across cultural, hospitality, and wellness contexts, creating environments where art and architecture meet through thoughtful materials and atmospheric design.

Born in Tokyo and based between Los Angeles and Bangkok, Ikuta holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has been exhibited internationally in museums, galleries, and public spaces, and commissioned for private collections and large-scale projects worldwide.