Japan has long been known to be the home of some of the most interesting and brilliant animations, and so it’s no wonder then that the creative form of anime would go on to inspire the next generation of the country’s artists. One of the youngsters influenced by the movement is artist Aruta Soup, who embarked on his journey to London at the age of 17, to study Illustration at the Camberwell University of Arts.
After graduation Aruta Soup began to steadily grow his career with mural paintings in the London neighbourhood of Shoreditch and subsequently has had his work featured in solo shows in the UK and Taiwan. Now back in Japan, the painter and pop artist has created an all-new series of work entitled “REBIRTH” that features a series of Disney and Warner Brothers’ beloved cartoon characters in darker and satirical interpretations.
Thanks to Chopsticks, an exhibition series which feature Japanese creators’ works across the globe, Hongkongers too will be able to enjoy the works of Aruta Soup. Those interested in his particularly unique style of transforming nostalgic tales of childhood into something more abstract and cynical can visit the Lucie Chang Fine Arts on 13 June to witness the artist at work for a live painting session, and can even take home a gift or two with his art being made available on t-shirts, mirrors and more.
Live painting Session 3-5pm, 15 June
Exhibition until July 17.
Lucie Chang Fine Arts, 26 Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong