Coney Ishida is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York City, working with painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and collage. Her work addresses issues of overconsumption, industrial farming, animal welfare, food waste, and environmental destruction, while offering moments of humor and lightness that reflect the playful wit of Japanese culture. Rooted in Shinto-Buddhist beliefs that all beings—animal, plant, natural element, or man-made object—possess spirit, she creates imagery that personifies and animates the world around us. Drawing from her cultural lineage, manga, and animation, her art balances seriousness with charm, encouraging empathy and respect while envisioning a kinder, more sustainable future.