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Girl with Sigmund Freud – from the series Tales and Songs

Japan Illustrators’ Association Illustration Award (2018)

An illustration created with my own technique, at the crossroads of drawing and printmaking. It was included in the book 100 Most Attractive Illustrators in the World, Vol. 1, published in Japan.

Critiques:

"An experience that stimulates the mind."
— Masanao Kobayashi, A member of the Nikakai Design Division

"It is intriguing to see Freud, with his haughty demeanor, perched on the girl’s hand."
— Yoshie Tanaka, Book Designer

"A profoundly mysterious work, where each object seems to carry its own secret code."
— Daijiro Masumoto, An Affiliate Member of the Nikakai Design Division

"This is a highly designed piece."
— Satoko Yamamoto, Printmaker

"I believe this piece conveys a message. It is mysterious and sparks a wide range of imagination."
— Takahiro Kanie, President of the Japan Illustrators Association