Asuka Kakitani

Journey South

Journey South is inspired by the extraordinary migration of - monarch butterflies. Each year, millions of these delicate - creatures travel thousands of miles from North America to the - forests of central Mexico—a journey driven by endurance, - beauty, and instinct. Their epic flight reflects the cycles of - nature and the powerful pull toward home. This journey - resonates with me deeply, as I, too, return to my homeland of - Japan each year, guided by a similar desire for connection and - renewal. Journey South captures both the butterflies' - extraordinary voyage and my personal reflections on the - emotional landscapes of these journeys—longing, wonder, and - joy—that call us back to our roots.