04/09/2026
One chance. One meeting. 一期一会。
Some encounters happen only once, yet leave a lasting impression.
Here is a story...
I first met Catherine Meads last year at the Blooming Art Floral Exhibition, where I was honoured to work as a translator for the visiting Japanese delegation. Catherine was one of the presenters.
A few months later, I met Arna through a photography project, and we discovered a natural connection through our shared love of art and creativity. From that connection, an idea began to take shape — to create something “REAL”, bringing together human talent and the world around us: nature.
Everything Catherine created was made by hand, using sustainable materials. I wore and embodied her creations as a real human element, while Arna brought all the elements together through her artistry and photography, transforming them into something that felt truly alive.
In a world moving at such a fast pace, surrounded by technology and endless digital connections, this project became a gentle reminder of something beautifully simple:
The real beauty of this world lies in human connection — through people, through art, and through nature.
I am deeply grateful to have been part of this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration, and even more grateful for the beautiful connections that made it possible.
一期一会 — treasure each encounter, for it may never happen again.
With all my best wishes to Catherine as she prepares to present her work at the World Flower Show in Sydney in March 2027. 🌿🌸🙏