Hooly / ホーリー

Japan

I am an artist born in Kyoto Prefecture, currently based in Kyoto.
My work is characterized by minimal, flat color fields and graphic line work.

I repeatedly depict expressionless, upright female figures facing forward—titled 〈STILL GIRL〉—using the same composition each time.
Driven by empathy and respect for the "beauty" and "cuteness" that women actively present in gravure and fashion magazines, I express the allure that captivates me by focusing on nuances in hairstyles and clothing.
I am drawn to the differences emerging from identical forms—the relationship between "uniformity" and "diversity"—and continue to explore the appeal of continuity.

Within quiet repetition, distinctions emerge, guiding the viewer's imagination.
The variations born from repetition create a rich visual experience.

2023.2   “Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival” in Osaka
2023.5   Held an event with Film Coffee&Things, a cafe in Sangenjaya
2023.6   "JING ART" in Beijing
2023.8   "ART SESSION by Ginza Tsutaya" at Ginza Tsutaya
2023.8   Contemporary Tokyo&YOD GALLERY’s group show “SUMMER VIBE” in Beijing, China
2023.9   street culture event “INNERSECT” in Changzhou, China
2023.10   "2023 ART TAIPEI" in Taipei, Taiwan
2023.11   "Diaf 2023 (Daegu International Art Fair)“ in Korea
2023.11   "ART021 SHANGHAI CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR“ in China
2023.12   "MOORDN ART FAIR“ in China
2023.12   MEI ART group show “美的共鳴 “ in Taipei, Taiwan

2024.09 “Superficial” Solo Exhibition in Tokyo