Arisa Nakabayashi employs plant motifs to reflect on human societal issues. Her works often depict plants in unnatural situations—such as street trees with unnaturally cut branches or flora classified as invasive due to human standards—to symbolize the constraints and classifications imposed by society. By adopting the perspective of these plants, Nakabayashi invites viewers to empathize with the suppressed and afflicted aspects of our social structures.

Her technique is characterized by quick brushstrokes and bold, bleeding colors, creating multi-layered landscapes that blend partial and holistic perspectives. This approach fosters a dialogue between the observer and the observed, enhancing the immersive experience of her artwork.

Nakabayashi graduated from Tama Art University in 2017 with a degree in oil painting. She has been actively exhibiting in Tokyo, including her solo exhibition "Project N 96" at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery from October 3 to December 17, 2024.