Yusuke Kuriki - Artist in Tokyo

Yusuke Kuriki

I'm an artist in Tokyo, Japan

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I am Yusuke Kuriki, a Tokyo-based painter and mixed media artist with a half-Korean heritage. Growing up in Tokyo’s international community has deeply influenced my artistic journey.

My work is shaped by the balance of abstraction and realism found in contemporary artists such as Colleen Barry, Ida Yukimasa, and George Rouault. I also draw inspiration from the vibrant narratives and colors of Dean Fox, Salmon Toor, Tomo Campbell, and Emma Webster.

From my Tokyo studio, I explore themes of self-identity and self-understanding, continually seeking new ways to express my perspective.

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  1. “Do you dare to reveal your unvarnished self to the world?” (2023)

    19 July 2024
    “Do you dare to reveal your unvarnished self to the world?” (2023)

    This painting is part of my Saluki art series, "All Dressed Up, Nowhere to Bark," which explores the duality of appearances and identity. It satirizes how external beauty can obscure or distort one's true self. Are we genuinely expressing our individuality, or are we hiding behind masks? Do we dare... continue reading (0, 1 image)

  2. “No request is too extreme” (2024)

    19 July 2024
    “No request is too extreme” (2024)

    Muzzle we wear is draped with sheer white silk and sparkly jewelries. Hopes and dreams are illustrated stars, planets, and galaxy draw as kids doodle in the sky. Reflection is seen in the river below, grounded but ever moving.

    Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas
    24 x 30 cm

  3. “If you keep on believing” (2024)

    20 July 2024
    “If you keep on believing” (2024)

    Muzzle decorated with ribbons—how cute! How pretty? Chandeliers glisten from the ceiling, and everyone awaits my arrival at a grand ball in a palace far, far away.

  4. True Exposure no. 1 (2022)

    20 July 2024
    True Exposure no. 1 (2022)

    This work is from my art series, “True Exposure,” which delves into the ever-forming identity we hold onto yet can easily shed – the inchoate self. We all wear a veil, a mask woven from fashion, beliefs, and societal expectations. This veil serves a double purpose: it expresses who we... continue reading (0, 1 image)