Still Here
Still Here
Time, in the physical world, is one of the few universally shared dimensions—beyond ownership or control, at least for the time being. Spiritually, however, I experience time as neither linear nor fixed, but as multidimensional and omnipotent. It often feels supple and fluid. In my artistic practice, time functions as a fundamental medium, shaping conception, process, and creation. Establishing a conscious relationship with time is essential to transforming inspiration into form. My ongoing series, A Time Trilogy, explores and visualizes these layered perceptions of time.
Drawing from Eastern landscape traditions such as Sansui (山水), my paintings dissolve the boundary between subject and background. Nature dominates the frame, while human presence is minimal or symbolic, emphasizing an inner nature and spiritual connection. These landscapes reflect my inner states and invite the viewer into the work, rather than positioning them as a distant observer.
This approach is central to Archaeology of Transcending Light (A.O.T.L.), in which I reimagine landscape through contemporary abstraction, inspired by introspection and an inward process of concentration. The act of finding the Self feels like an archaeological excavation—as if uncovering ancient treasures. In this sense, past and future appear fluid and, ultimately, interchangeable.
The Japanese concept of Ma (間)—the space between—also deeply informs my practice. I understand Ma as a realm where duality comes to rest, where silence, space, and subtle perception allow meaning to emerge. In Tibet, the intermediate state between life and death is called Bardo—a realm in which different forms of life force are encountered and engaged. I find these cultural connections deeply resonant. This sensibility extends into my sound installations, which focus on atmosphere, frequency, and silence rather than structure, inviting deep listening and introspection.
Rooted in Eastern philosophy and informed by modern science, my work seeks a meeting point between spirituality and contemporary thought. This exhibition offers a contemplative space in which viewers may encounter stillness, expanded awareness, and the unseen dimensions of reality.
Jyoti Naoki Eri
Auroville, January 2026
Venue: Centre d’Art, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India
Vernissage & music offering:
4:30pm Friday 20th February 2026
Shakuhachi flute by Kamal Mode
Tuesday to Friday 2 – 5.30pm
(Morning by appointment only)
Saturdays 21st, 28th Feb. and 7th Mar. 10am – 12.30pm / 2 – 5.30pm
Guided visit on Saturdays at 10.30am
Sunday & Monday closed
“Disappearing Sounds” A Compilation Album
Among 56 international artists, Atomic Phantom (track#5) is featured on an ambient/soundscape/experimental compilation album titled “Disappearing Sounds”, released by the Berlin/Chicago–based label Winter Echoes.
100% of the profits will go to the Sameer Project @thesameerproject to help provide basic necessities for people in Palestine.
Please listen to the tracks at the link-in-bio @winterechoes
Release date: 5 December 2025
Special thanks to @lell_iott
Kozhikode hosts unique ambient music event, Listening State: Vol 1
“A bunch of ambient music artistes from different parts of the world will gather in Kozhikode today for the debut edition of Listening State, an ambient music festival showcasing a new acoustic experience in Kerala.
Founded by electronic musician and experimental music enthusiast Wasim Kozhikode, whose ambient electronic music project Sacred Seeds, has performed at renowned festivals such as Magnetic Fields, Hilltop Festival, and Bloom in Green, Listening State opens the doors to an alternative sound culture.
It is being presented in collaboration with Utopian Dystopia, a pioneering art and music platform known for bridging creative disciplines and cultivating independent cultural movements across Kerala.
A niche genre, ambient music makers create an environmental soundscape, layering textures of sound to offer a deep listening experience. Conceived as a platform for experimental and exploratory music, the idea is to build a community that listens deeply, says Nisham Husain, founder of Utopian Dystopia. “The event brings together talented ambient musicians, who have been creating deeply inspiring soundverses and an informed audience that has been following ambient music,” Nisham adds.
A community-driven initiative, each volume of Listening State would present live electronic acts, sound artists, and improvisers who approach music as cultural exploration. The project exists to build a thoughtful audience for exploratory sound and to nurture collaboration across disciplines of art, technology, and design.
Apart from Wasim of Sacred Seeds, whose music blends synthesis, field recordings, and experimental sound design, the event features Atomic Phantom, founded by Japanese artist, designer and composer Jyoti Naoki Eri, based in Auroville. He has nine ambient albums to his credit and founded his own music label, Nādāsana, in 2022. Bufogaudi, an electronic music project of Oman-based artist Zeyad, co-founder of After 12 Collective, a key group in Oman’s experimental music scene, whose sound bridges ambient atmospheres with intricate rhythmic work.”
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AMIDADŌ Project
Studio Eri was appointed as the creative director for the AMIDADŌ Project in Suzaka City, Nagano, Japan.
AMIDADŌ promotes fine agricultural products and a sustainable lifestyle. For more information, please visit our website: amidadō.jp
Recent Ceramic Works
An Incense Burner and an Oil Lamp
An Incense Burner and an Oil Lamp (Commission Work) / 35 x 26 x 26cm / September 2025
Recent Ceramic Works
Terrain.Art
Some of my artworks are featured on Terrain.art, a prestigious Indian online art platform. Please have a look through the link below:
拙作品が数点、インドを代表するオンライン・アートギャラリー Terrain.Art で紹介されています。よろしければ以下のリンクからご覧くださいませ。
https://www.terrain.art/discover/artists/jyotinaokieri
Buddha Shakyamuni
Buddha Shakyamuni
Medium: High temperature fired ceramic, acrylic paint and sumi Ink / Dimension: H.31cm W. 23 cm D. 23 cm / June 2025
Jashan House Garden Renovation Project
Jashan House is located near Auroville.
The client requested a low-maintenance garden, as they travel frequently.
Rather than reducing the greenery, we created defined boundaries between green and dry garden areas.
With a focus on aesthetics, we achieved a cost-effective and sustainable upgrade for the residential garden.