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Roppongi Yurika

Enter. 2018. Wooden panels, paper, pen, acrylic paint. H. 200, W. 400, D. 3.5 cm.

Hikou Ritual. 2015. Wooden panels, paper, pen, acrylic paint. Jean Pigozzi collection. H. 200, W. 300, D. 3 cm.

The Fantasy Village Will Be Gone Soon. 2013. Wooden panels, paper, pen, acrylic paint. Jean Pigozzi collection. H. 200, W. 300, D. 3 cm.

Roppongi’s works, which depict imaginary figures and animals, are characterized by her unique perspective, grandiose worldview, and impressive power of expression. She deftly uses bright, pop-art colors, and the influence of contemporary hip-hop music can be seen in the unique narrative compositions of her works. Her piece for this exhibition focuses on the legend of Kawakami Gozen, the goddess of papermaking, who is revered as the origin of Echizen washi. Inspired by local legends, Roppongi has created a magnificent, original narrative in the form of a contemporary illustrated hand scroll rendered on Echizen washi.

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Roppongi Yurika

Born in Shinjuku, Tokyo. She graduated with a BA in design from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 2013. Her graduation project received the design award at the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduation Works Exhibition. She frequently participates in solo and group exhibitions in the Tokyo area and overseas art fairs. She was awarded the grand prize at the Kaika Tokyo Award 2022.