TOMOAKI ICHIKAWA
b. 1977, Japan1977: Born in Chiba, Japan.2002: BA Oil Painting, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts & Music2004: MA Oil Painting, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts & Music
The painter and self-taught sculptor, Tomoaki Ichikawa is best known for his various, original paintings and wooden sculptures of his very own kaijin (monster) and animal characters. Amongst many solo exhibitions, Ichikawa has illustrated the beloved children’s book series, Oroshite Kudasai and Occult Tantei Yoshida no Jitsuwa Kaidan.
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