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Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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A week-long presentation of Asian cinema. April 26 - May 1, 2025

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Pacific Arts Movement presents Asian and Asian American Pacific Islander media arts to San Diego residents and visitors in order to inspire, entertain, and support a more compassionate society.

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: Murai has recently explored drawing on unconventional surfaces, such as her piece titled no. 2, 2026 , which is graphite on wood panel .

Himeka Murai is a Brooklyn-based visual artist whose work focuses on the intersection of . Originally from Tokyo, she is largely self-taught and works across sculpture, painting, and installation. Her practice is deeply rooted in the observation of everyday objects and the environment, often gathered through "walking and observation". gra_himeka-i_070.jpg

(2026): A collaborative and experimental exhibition at The Active Space where artists trade works as currency. : Murai has recently explored drawing on unconventional

A notable work often associated with her recent catalog is titled (2024), a 10x8 inch mixed media piece on canvas. This work exemplifies her interest in tactile surfaces and organic forms, using layers of beeswax and marble dust to create a biological, healing-inspired texture. Originally from Tokyo, she is largely self-taught and

: A pop-up show organized by Immaterial Projects at Sidetime Studios , focusing on the "radical gesture of looking". Artistic Theme: "The Scab"

: Critics have noted that her recent installations, such as those featured at 95 Gallon and Easy Lover Bar in Brooklyn, contain a "personal narrative" that was previously absent from her purely abstract work. Recent Exhibitions :

: While she has a background in abstract pieces, her recent work includes highly textural "sculptural drawings". She often utilizes utilitarian materials like beeswax, oil pastel, rabbit skin glue, marble dust, and washi paper .

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Education Programs

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Reel Voices

Empowering local high school students to learn the art of documentary filmmaking.

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Internships

Working with developing creatives to launch community events.

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School Partnerships

Developing film experiences with local San Diego schools.

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We bring time-bending realities, tender fandoms and cinematic adventures to San Diego.

And if we’re really showing off — the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America — the San Diego Asian Film Festival.

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