気持ち悪い / I created a monster

Sometimes things that work as drawings don't work so well as prints. For example, this image It was definitely not so revolting as a sketch. While I do often strive for an element of grotesque in my works, I feel flat out disgusted by this. I'll just have to wait and see what happens when I print it.

New Work

I thought I would try and make one more small print before school starts again next week. I was thinking about simple pleasures, but I think the image speaks for itself.The object is somewhat based on シュークリーム (cream puff), and the lithographic drawing is transforming it into quite a grotesque object.

New Work

I finished the drawing on the plate for my newest piece. Unfortunately I will have to wait a couple weeks for the studios to open until I can process it.

I was thinking about cultural appropriation, and what is considered appropriate or inappropriate appropriation. I think this is an especially tough issue in Canada, and I often find myself wondering what it means to be Canadian. I don't have any answers to these topics, but that is where the idea for the print came from.

新作

I started working on a new piece. I will keep the entire design secret for now.

Back in Tokyo

I had a wonderful vacation in Chile, only to come back to Tokyo for more vacation! The school semester will start again in April, and while I planned to get lots done in March, I've realized things don't always go as planned.

It's starting to feel like spring, and I'd rather be outside enjoying the beautiful weather than stuck in my apartment.