Biography. 

Mei Shibata is an award-winning artist whose vivid exploration of color and perception is a blend of her diverse life experiences and professional expertise. Born in Tokyo, Mei was influenced by Japan's rich cultural and artistic tapestry before her academic pursuits took her to Boston and a successful professional career in NYC. Her academic background in physics and medicine informs her appreciation of how the brain interprets hues and light, rendering her art both intellectually intriguing and aesthetically captivating. With a history of leading creative and strategy teams at top advertising agencies, and having launched and grown her own, Mei’s work is a celebration of vibrant colors that bring instant joy to any space, yet invites deeper contemplation upon inspection. Professionally, Mei has won numerous creative and design awards in categories ranging from branding and storytelling to fine arts. Mei’s inspiration to become a painter was in high school, when she won 1st place in the National Peace Poster Competition, and her work was sold at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.