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]

Yumiko Kayukawa
Born1970 (age 53–54)
NationalityJapanese
Alma materBisen Art School
Known forcontemporary art, painting
Stylefiguration
Websitewww.yumikokayukawa.com

Early life and education

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Kayukawa, Yumiko". Library of Congress Authorities. Library of Congress. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. ^ Yumiko Kayukawa - Japanese Wolf. Claremont, California, U.S.: Zero+ Publishing. June 1, 2013. p. 137. ISBN 9781937222222.
  3. ^ Baker, Samuel (2008). Psychedelic Graphics Infinitely Rich, Highly Decorative & Compulsively Detailed. Pennsylvania State University. p. 192. ISBN 9789812454232.
  4. ^ a b "Preview: Yumiko Kayukawa "Hakuryuu" @ LeBasse Projects, Los Angeles". Juxtapoz. 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  5. ^ Harman, Ken (March 24, 2011). "Yumiko Kayukawa – Rock You in a Tatami Room". Hi-Fructose The New Contemporary Art Magazine. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  6. ^ Chefas, Stephanie (2012). "Sneak Peek: Yumiko Kayukawa @ LeBasse Projects". No. Aug 30. Platinum Cheese. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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