Yumiko Kayukawa
Yumiko Kayukawa | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Bisen Art School |
| Known for | contemporary art, painting |
| Style | figuration |
| Website | www |
Yumiko Kayukawa(born 1970)[1] is a Japanese visual artist, currently based in Seattle, known for fantastical paintings that utilize flat color and decorative graphic elements in works that combine female figures with animals, mythical beings and natural elements.[2]
Early life and education
Yumiko Kayukawa was born in the town of Naie on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.[3] Kayukawa attended Bisen Art School in Sapporo. She moved to Seattle, Washington in 2005.[4]
Work
Kayukawa's work combines traditional Japanese themes with motifs from American fashion and music culture.[4] Shinto animism combines with Rock and Roll inspirations.[5]
Selected exhibitions
Kayukawa's solo exhibitions include Year Of The Fire Horse at Foley Gallery, New York, NY in 2014,[6] “HAKURYUU – White Dragon” at LeBasse projects, Culver City, CA in 2012,[7]
References
- ^ "Kayukawa, Yumiko". Library of Congress Authorities. Library of Congress. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Yumiko Kayukawa - Japanese Wolf. Claremont, California, U.S.: Zero+ Publishing. June 1, 2013. p. 137. ISBN 9781937222222.
- ^ Baker, Samuel (2008). Psychedelic Graphics Infinitely Rich, Highly Decorative & Compulsively Detailed. Pennsylvania State University. p. 192. ISBN 9789812454232.
- ^ a b "Preview: Yumiko Kayukawa "Hakuryuu" @ LeBasse Projects, Los Angeles". Juxtapoz. 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ Harman, Ken (March 24, 2011). "Yumiko Kayukawa – Rock You in a Tatami Room". Hi-Fructose The New Contemporary Art Magazine. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Year Of The Fire Horse Yumiko Kayukawa". Foley Gallery. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ^ Chefas, Stephanie (2012). "Sneak Peek: Yumiko Kayukawa @ LeBasse Projects". No. Aug 30. Platinum Cheese. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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