Cecilia Kaoru is an artist philosopher who demonstrates her work by painting, sculpting, poetry and teaching. Her work always shows the upmost sensitivity and humility but in the most natural way as if she is sharing with us her personal heaven. Hers is a multi-sensory voice which speaks of sensory design and realises that people go beyond just seeing but ‘feel’ as well so raising spiritual awareness within ourselves.
In her teaching she delves into real meaning about art and its place in human thought and hence society. She seeks new directions and so opens up new avenues for creativity. By combining her approach to seeking understanding about art she brings a deeper meaning to her work. This is a very stimulating experience for her students.
Besides her exhibitions (for example Consciousness with Emotional Experience) she has made several videos on You Tube. Spring Dream has poetry and delicate but soulful music. Her voice arrests you as it flows and meanders pausing here and there like a stream in the fields. Others include The Flow of Consciousness and Nature and Blessing. She connects us with Nature so important in this troubled fast- moving world.
We live through our senses. Juhani Pallasmaa demonstrates this in his architecture and Cecilia Kaoru demonstrates this through her art. She is a rare human being that shares her thoughts and work for the benefit of many.

Derek Clements-Croome
Architectural Engineering The University of Reading Emeritus Professor
Queen Mary University of  London Visiting Professor

I have never known much about art and paintings. It is still a very new concept in our country. But I have seen some nice paintings and pictures on the walls, and inside the halls, and got struck by its beauty, mystery and charm. After seeing Kaoru Cecilia’s painting and art, I have grown more accustomed to art and learned more about the art world, themes, concept, and its features. Kaoru’s art has the potential to get you lit up!!

I observe her dedicating her best to everything she paints. I feel painters are the most successful when their techniques and concepts get expressed on the canvas effortlessly. So, I think that, her works are spontaneous and technically perfect all the time, the way it connects with me.

It’s so different and it kinda defines her expression and style. I’ve never seen anything like it. Her work reminds me a little bit of my childhood memories, which is now abstract and blurry in my head, but it has shaped my life to this day. So its blurry, and then concrete at the same time.

What makes Kaoru an artist is also her soulful voice. I stumbled upon one of her music on YouTube, and instantly fell in love with her voice and how she sings. Though I couldn’t understand the language, in some ways, I could feel the full song and the emotions inside the singer’s heart. She voice carries such peace and tranquility that it numbs the heart, and makes on feel good and relaxed. That’s how true art connects and touches.

Her voice is soothing to my ears and when she sings it feels there is music in the air. It’s so honest and pure, and it’s the only Japanese song I know of and I will sing it myself one day.

Tandin Wangchuk
Bhutanese Singer, Songwriter, Poet and Musician at Misty Terrace