Mari Ishikawa’s jewelry invites us into a realm where everyday experiences intertwine with ethereal dimensions. Born in Kyoto in 1964 and now a visiting professor at Kobe Design University, Ishikawa’s artistic journey transcends the boundaries of adornment, transforming jewelry into a medium of reflection and discovery.

Each piece becomes a portal to her vision of a Parallel World — a space where unseen realities reveal themselves through tactile sensations and visual poetry. Drawing inspiration from nature, Ishikawa captures its ever-changing beauty and delicate transience, offering glimpses into profound connections often overlooked.

Her Moonlight Shadow series merges jewelry with moonlit photography, capturing fleeting moments in silvery greys that seem to dance through time. Each photograph, like her jewels, preserves an instant before it fades into the night — transforming memory into metal, shadow, and light.

In her Border collection, Ishikawa explores the liminal spaces that define our existence — boundaries of space, time, and identity. Influenced by her travels to Chile, each neckpiece transcends physical and spiritual borders, embodying both the fluidity of landscapes and the resilience of the human spirit.

Through her work, Ishikawa beckons us to open our eyes wider — to discover the Parallel Worlds hidden within our grasp. Her jewelry, at once profound and intimate, illuminates the interconnectedness of all things, inviting quiet contemplation of the mysteries that dwell beneath the surface of everyday life.