Hey there, it’s a honor that you’ve landed here.

My name is MIDORI, and I am the founder of Sanctuary Studio.

In Japanese, Midori means "green," and in some interpretations, it refers to the blue-green of the ocean, the freshness of spring, and the reawakening of life. I believe this communicates the essence of who I am.

I descend from ancestors who were seafarers, farmers, mathematicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, advisors, mothers, and mystics originating from China and islands of Okinawa. My family has lived on Turtle Island for multiple generations, and I currently reside on Ohlone land in the Bay Area, CA. I resonate deeply with the diasporic experience and it’s my purpose to continue to remember and reimagine my ancestral gifts, wisdom, and creative power.

I have over a decade of experience collaborating with founders and artists, building their brands from start-up to world-renowned in the realms of creative marketing and production from the likes of cocokind, studio table, and Heather Day.

In 2020, I founded Sanctuary Studio, initially as a ceremonial photography studio. This led to incepting a holistic art school called Art Alchemy Academy, where I led a cohort of students through my framework of creative direction and self portraiture.

In 2023, I assembled a group of respected artist-facilitators and co-founded a virtual church called Soft Power. We now have a growing membership, weekly gatherings, and host a quarterly variety show while guiding performers through our innovative performing arts curriculum.

In summary?
I am an expert at materializing big dreams into reality.

I’m rooted in my purpose and confident in my ability to support all those willing to reclaim their identity as artists and be the force of change they want to see in the world.