Ayaito Marron
Ayaito Marron is a London-based Japanese embroidery artist whose work explores the forms and relationships of marine life. Through hand embroidery, Marron focuses on small organisms, symbiosis, and the subtle connections within ecosystems that often remain unseen. Drawing on natural history imagery, the practice traces delicate relationships across time, species, and environments. Without formal academic training in art, Marron has developed an independent approach grounded in observation and tactile making. The work has been presented primarily through open calls and exhibitions, including solo presentations.
My practice begins with a sense of wonder at the beauty and strangeness of marine life. In the ocean, organisms exist through complex relationships such as mimicry and symbiosis, shaped by the necessity of survival. I am drawn to these quiet yet vital connections. Hand embroidery allows subtle distortions in line and form, creating a sense of movement and life. Fine threads, translucent fabrics, and layered surfaces evoke underwater light, drifting time, and changing perception. Through this slow process, I focus on small marine lives and their ecosystems, inviting viewers to share a moment of attention and immersion.