We are pleased to announce that Ayako Rokkaku (b. 1982 Chiba, Japan) will present two new paintings at the Shepparton Art Museum that capture her quintessential style, fusing free-flowing abstract forms, exuberant colour, and figurative elements inspired by Japan’s ‘kawaii’, or ‘cuteness’, culture. A recurring element in her work is the presence of manga-style characters with large eyes and long limbs. The playful imagery of two young girls in these artworks is how Rokkaku expresses her personality within her paintings.  

As a self-taught artist who has been working for close to 20 years, Rokkaku’s artistic process is deeply rooted within instinct and performance; using her bare hands to apply acrylic paint, she transforms physical gestures into vivid imagery. Her signature technique—moulding forms with her fingertips—extends from canvases to glass and bronze sculptures, infusing each medium with her dynamic energy.

This project is supported by the artist, König Galerie, Berlin & Arndt Art Agency (A3)