Makihara Eri (b. 1986) is a filmmaker. She approaches her practice by focusing on the physical sensations of people communicating mainly through sign language and other visual means. Although her works take a variety of forms, including moving images and performance, they all function as devices that make visible the phenomena they give rise to. Being committed to a sustained exploration of our commonalities and differences, Makihara seeks to bring to light alternative concepts and the social structures that underlie our world. Her major works include The Tanaka Family (2021) and the art documentary film LISTEN (2016).

Photo: Hiroshi Ikeda