Maki Hajikano received her MFA degree in sculpture from the University of Oregon.In her recent work, she investigates human cognition and visual illusion. By utilizing multiple materials such as glass, metal and digital images, she creates richly layered environment in her installation. Her work is simple, however she strives to maintain the material’s integrity in her work. She was awarded a residency program at the Pilchuck Glass School where she began using glass in her work. In addition, she has been awarded residencies at the Bemis Contemporary Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, and also received Pollock Krasner Foundation grant. She frequently exhibits her work in the U.S.A and Asia.