Randoseru Zine
This describes a Japanese elementary school memory. We always use a special backpack " randoseru", when they see this backpack, they recall a strong nostalgic feeling. I wanted to tell the story using Randoseru shape for the zine.
Rei Renore
Illustration 2025
I am keen on creating narrative illustrations, such as picture books and zines. Also love making physical print. When making the image, I always try to capture the "SPACE" in my illustration. The idea originated from folklore and my childhood memories, and I enjoy drawing people and nature, as well as composing vibrant colour palettes.
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Hare
B4-size screen print with CMYK separation on Japanese paper Tosashi. Dipicting four flowers representing the season and Japanese children's ceremony
Miminashi Hoichi Book
A5 size book, telling a story about Japanese horror folklore, Blind priest Hoichi lost his ears. Printed with Lithograph on Japanese paper and composed the narrative illustration with blue and black colour.
Moon Picture book
This is a picture book cover "Moon", the story is based on Japanese folklore that there are rabbits on the moon who make mochi.
Sakura no Ki no shitaniha/Beneath the cherry trees
This is printed with Etching. I created an envelop style, the idea derived from the Japanese novel Sakura no ki no shitaniha by Kajii Motojiro and a seed packet.