Mano Okaaki|Painting for Speech. Abstract paintings that reveal a primitive narrative. Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1976, Mano started his career in 2006 based in his birthplace. He studied at Kyoto University of Arts, and has exhibite...
Unexpected Versatility; Abstract art for home pt.2 Contrary to the prejudice often heard about abstract paintings that they are good for the walls of museums and galleries but not for your home, the...
The 5th|Art event "100 People 10" will be held in January 2025! 100 Artists 10" to be held in January 2025The art competition "100 Artists 10 2024/25," a gateway to success for young artists, will be held in January 2025. The 5th edition of the competition will be held in...
INTERVIEW] Through Beautiful Women's Paintings, Mantis' Works Depict the Life Force of Human Beings: Mantis' Tantoko A woman with her lips pulled back in a knot, holding a banana like a pistol. The simple colors of yellow, black, and white accentuate the strength of the work. banana" (2024) "Banana" (2024)
INTERVIEW] Thinking about Human Beings through "Dogs": Tylakurka Tylakulka paints thoughtful works about human freedom and relationships using dogs as a motif. His style of drawing unique colors and compositions with extended brush strokes has gained popularity, and he was awarded the 100 10 2023/...
INTERVIEW] Depicting communication before it becomes words through "music": Nakamitsuki The guitarist's fingers, rendered in vivid colors, seem ready to move at any moment. Mixed-Gt.-》2024(©MITSUKI NAKA)Positioning music as the starting point of communication, the artist has been creating music...