The Beginnings.
My Modern Oasis was started in 2021 by Arthur Braud & Brysen Kawamura. This journey all began as a small hobby reselling objects in their own apartment. After finding a lot of joy in finding and staging items, they quickly evolved and gave their hobby a name now known today as My Modern Oasis. As time progressed, Arthur took over the bones of MMO and transformed it into an all encompassing business of art, photography and design where he continues to pour all his passions into. Brysen primarily assists with behind the scenes work and in studio work creating ceramics for MMO.
About Arthur
Founder & Creative Director
Arthur Braud received his bachelors of fine arts in 2015 from Western Michigan University. Since then, he has dedicated the past decade to the visual arts as a professional photographer, designer, and painter.
Braud has participated in over 20 gallery showings, including the Grand Rapids Art Prize, and Studio Kura in Itoshima, Japan. Braud has previously managed gallery spaces in both Portland, OR and his hometown Kalamazoo, MI. His work is strongly motivated by the experience and psychological movement it carries with people. Now on its third anniversary, he considers MMO to be his longest ongoing art installation where he is able to combine his love for design, culture, art and photography.
About Araba
Client Relations Associate
Araba thrives in social interactions and loves meeting new people. She finds joy in learning about different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. She cherishes her family and values the time spent with them, drawing inspiration and strength from these close relationships. She has a passion for exploring new places, but considers Chicago to be among one of the best places to explore.
She is intrigued about the world of interiors and design , and is looking forward to the continuous opportunities to learn from all of MMO’s customers.