trawler//trash (#6)

This belated episode of trawler//trash features fresh, young Tokyo artist Maki Hikita. Maki's almost entirely monochrome work is characterised by flowing, strong lines, startling detail, and her unique take on nature. Only Maki knows the message in each of her pieces, but the sheer intricacy of the detail entices one to speculate as to the hidden meaning in each one. With a strong personal style, Maki's work appears to have the makings of something big. If you like amateur art, and you want to see some of Tokyo's best, check out the link below.

http://zenryoku-ikarechaya.com/p/hikita-maki/gallery

trawler//trash (#5)

Kenichi Tanaka is a talented young man. Take a look at his University graduation piece (either English or Japanese versions below), which has been widely acclaimed here in Japan. Remember, it's a satire piece, so don't get too angry!!

日本語版

Japan - The Strange Country (Japanese ver.) from Kenichi on Vimeo.

English version

Check out Kenichi's other work at the following link:

http://kenichi-design.blogspot.com/

trawler//trash (#4)

This time, trawler//trash features Tokyo-based British illustrator Rob Kidney. His second appearance, Rob Kidney has an impressive CV of design and illustration work across a variety of media. Some great stuff is displayed on his Chopups blog (chopups.blogspot.com), which consists of innovative and thought-provoking pieces inspired by Tokyo and Tokyoites. Rob's illustration style is nothing short of totally unique, and his commentary has the ability to strike a chord with anyone who's had first-hand experience of 21st Century urban life.

Weekly Art: trawler//trash (#3)

This week's trawler//trash features Tokyo tattoo artist Carlos, proprietor of the Tattoo Church shop in Shimo-kitazawa. A highly-regarded, well-travelled and experienced tattooist, Carlos' versatility, attention to detail and skill as a designer is exquisite, to say the least. As word of mouth in the city will confirm, upon entering Tokyo's Tattoo Church, a refreshingly bright, airy, friendly and multilingual atmosphere awaits.

http://tattoochurch.carbonmade.com/

Weekly Art: trawler//trash (#2)

This weeks trawler//trash features Tokyo-based illustrator and artist Mike Lindow and his ManicWorks project. A stunning array of downloadable art is available on his website, from pencil sketches to oil paintings, manga storyboards to design blueprints, and it's quite simply a must see site. Awesome work.

www.manicworks.com

Tokyo Trawler presents trawler//trash

New for 2010 is Tokyo Trawler's new creative arts feature - trawler//trash

trawler//trash aims to bring bits and pieces of Tokyo's awesome creative scene to you faithful readers of the Tokyo Trawler blog. Every week there will be a new piece up for you guys to check out, complete with links to the relevant sites/blogs. Please check them out.

An important part of trawler//trash will be your input. If you're an artist, sculptor, performer, actor, finger painter, clown, unicorn, or indeed just a twat, please send me your links or pictures and I'll happily feature them here. Get yourself to a wider audience. You don't have to be based in Tokyo either!!

The first trawler//trash features British illustrator Rob Kidney. Check it out below...

Weekly Art: trawler//trash (#1)

Today's trawler//trash is from Tokyo-based British illustrator and print artist Rob Kidney.

Awesome original drawings and fabric prints in an distinctive and innovative style - influenced by life in Tokyo. Check out the following two links for more...

www.rob-kidney.blogspot.com

chopups.blogspot.com