Originally from Japan, Mika has traversed diverse cultural landscapes, having lived in Shanghai, Osaka, and Hong Kong before finding her artistic home in the UK in 2019. Recently graduating with a first-class degree in BA Theatre and Performance from the University of Leeds, Mika is deeply passionate about fostering co-creation between performers and audiences, as well as among fellow artists. She is now actively seeking new and exciting collaborations within the performance and cultural industries.

 

Mika utilises an experimental and research-based approach to her work. Her creative process usually involves posing thought-provoking questions, crafting concepts through documentation, exploring materials, and conducting interviews. Her artistic mission is to provide audiences with extraordinary experiences that elevate the allure of their everyday lives. She places significant value on the collaborative journey of producing performance and art, firmly believing that insights derived from collaboration with others and materials can lead to innovative ideas, personal development and community growth.

 

Mika's diverse background and wide-ranging interests inspired her became a versatile artist. In her academic journey, she showcased her skills including producing autobiographical solo performances in 'Farewell' (2023), curating audience-centered installations in '¿Walk?' (2023), designing magnificent stage set in 'The Dash' (2023), and marketing to different types of audience. Apart from university work, Mika has contributed to productions such as 'Lost and Found' (2022, directed by Yuichiro Komikado) as an assistant producer, 'Nekomata' (2023, directed by Oliver Asadi) and 'Blossoms of Her Selves' (2022, directed by Yaxin Luo) as an actress, and 'Dear You' (2021, directed by Mika Shirahama) as a director, scriptwriter, and stage manager.

 

Explore Mika's portfolio and CV to witness the intersection of culture, creativity, and collaboration in her compelling body of work!