Profile: Visual Artist Yumiko Kayukawa

				Yumiko Kayukawa grew up in the small town of Naie in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of under 7000. It was there as a child of the 80’s that Yumiko developed the love of nature that dominates her work to this day. Her work is infused with her passion for American pop culture including music, film, and fashion, as well as the traditional Japanese motifs that are defining elements of her style. She has created editorial and cover art since 1986, participating in international group and solo exhibitions since 2001. She now makes her home in Seattle, Washington.
				…The luckiest thing that ever happened in my life.
				Creating a set for a solo show in 2012.
				Music, movies, wildlife, and anything that happens in my life.
				[Being] a part of the Hello Kitty 35th anniversary show and Kamen Rider 40th anniversary show.
				I’d like to design a cool Japanese food truck one day.
				Tsubame Kamogawa, a Manga artist. His Manga is a bible for me. It’s a funny, cool, and rock-n-roll taste of manga which I most love. Hiroyuki Sanada, the actor. A real action hero who doesn’t use a stunt double.
				United States. I was inspired by American culture a lot, and it was my dream to work and live in the US.
				Working at a clothing store.
				Watching TV shows.
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