Artist · Japan
八木宇気
HIROKI YAGI
“Melancomic”: where wistfulness and humor coexist
Born in 1991 in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, I completed my Master's degree in Environmental Information at Yokohama National University in 2016.
I am a contemporary painter and illustrator based in Tokyo, primarily creating digital paintings and mixed media works. My activities include exhibiting my work in galleries, contributing illustrations, and engaging in apparel production.
Main Themes in My Work:
The exploration of painting expressions that evoke a melancomic impression, blending feelings of sadness (≈ negative) and humor (≈ positive).
The search for new painting expressions by combining digital and analog techniques, which are often seen as oppositional.
Selected Works (2）
Shown for reference (includes works not for sale and works already sold).
Reference works — not all are available for purchase.
