Event: Flora Delirium by Junko Mizuno @ Gallery Nucleus (Nov 13-29)
Junko Mizuno will be opening her solo show "Flora Deliriu,m" at Gallery Nucelus on November 13th (exhibits thru to Nov 29). Junko will also be exhibiting alongside Mizna Wada with her solo show "Yummy Haunts". CLICK THRU for a bio on Junko and a peek at a WIP-sketch, which led to the final flyer image above! I've been a silent-fan of Junko's work for a while now, and had recently snagged a few of her toy figures (can't wait to show you folks!) which has again renewed my lurve for her work, so this "find" is indeed quite the treat for me!
ARTIST-WRITE-UP: Junko Mizuno is revered for her Gothic kawaii or kawaii noir style, a combination of all that is humorous and tragic. Juxtaposing childlike cuteness and horror, her demented nymphets are bold, colorful, erotic, morbid, yet at the same time comical. Mizunos work is versatile and has been featured in comics, prints, clothing, stationary, and as toys. An accomplished graphic novelist, Mizuno has published numerous novels including Cinderalla, Hansel & Gretel, Little Fluffy Gigolo Pelu, Princess Mermaid, and Pure Trance. Her artwork has exhibited at galleries in New York, Seattle, Toronto, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, and Rome.
In this most recent body of work, Mizuno explores and plays with organic and decorative elements. Unleashing her nymphet terrors free to run amuck amongst blooming flora in a lush, exploding botanical oasis. [Gallery Nucleus]
