Hikari Shimoda’s one of a kind-paintings explore complex themes related to the isolation and loneliness of childhood. Within a setting that is both sweet and sour, she portrays fascinating characters that struggle with the modern world they are growing up in. “My motif is children whose ages are around 10 to 15 years old. Their […]
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Takahiro Kimura’s collages are created by pieces of photos which are rearranged, painted and transformed into fierce and outstanding images that easily catch your attention. Based in Tokyo Japan, Takahiro’s works have traveled widely and can be found in books, advertisements and exhibitions. Besides these works, I also highy recommend a look at his short-films, […]
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We’re ending up the week with some colorful illustrations by Hatsuki Miyahara. Aren’t they lovely? Based in Tokyo Japan, Hatsuki Miyahara has illustrated for books and magazines, and her works can even be spotted on products such as bags and headphones. Enjoy! Website: hacco.hacca.jp Also posting on: her blog
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Staring at Misato Suzuki’s paintings makes me happy! It just does! Soft colors, occasional details, abstracts and playful figures.. chaotic in a way, but then again, not really. The little details (such as lines, squares, thread and birds. I particularly like the birds.) go together perfectly, leaving an impression that isn’t chaotic at all. It’s […]
Read More →Japanese artist Natsuo Ikegami draws and paints, and I just couldn’t decide whether to focus on her drawings or paintings here. So I chose both, as both have their own outstanding charms. Dots, lines, stars and human figures are all joined together in her beautifully creative works. I love how slightly awkward some of her […]
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