Chiharu Shiota (b. 1972, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese contemporary artist known for her immersive installations that explore themes of memory, identity, and the body. Her works often use thread, yarn, and found objects to create vast, interconnected networks of material that envelop entire spaces, transforming them into emotional and symbolic environments. Shiota’s art invites viewers to engage with both the physical and psychological dimensions of her installations, making them an integral part of the viewer’s experience.
