Lucky Daruma HASUMARU 2015 Ver. BLACK

Mixed media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. For example, a work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a "mixed media" work. When creating a painted or photographed work using mixed media it is important to choose the layers carefully and allow enough drying time between the layers to ensure the final work will have integrity. If many different media are used it is equally important to choose a sturdy foundation upon which the different layers are imposed. Many interesting effects can be achieved by using mixed media. Often, found objects are used in conjunction with traditional artist media, such as paints and graphite, to express a meaning in the everyday life. In this manner, many different elements of art become more flexible than with traditional artist media. He started his activity as artist by creating punk rock flyers, and he still continues making art for album covers, skateboards and clothing as well as more personal illustration and painting works. He skillfully and beautifully portrays opposing elements including delicate line and unique lettering style, skull and flower, black and white, yin and yang in a picture. He has done his solo show and participated a lot of group shows in overseas. His artwork has been developed in monochrome tone, only with a minimum tool and it has been giving more complexity in recent years.