Yumiko Kayukawa

Biography

Yumiko Kayukawa grew up in the small town of Naie in Hokkaido, Japan. In this pristine, natural surroundings, she found her love of animals and nature which later became an important theme of her work. As she grew up, Yumiko drew inspirations from American pop culture such as Rock & Roll, film and fashion. These influences are fused with modern and traditional Japanese motifs to create her unique style. Yumiko’s debut as an artist was with a Manga feature when she was just 16. She later attended and graduated from Bisen Art School in Sapporo, Japan. She lives in Seattle, Washington since 2005.

Toy Series Participation

These are toys that Yumiko has lent her design skills to.

• Qee - 2.5" Nyankohime, Ox Op Series 2b, 2006

Customs

These are one-off pieces by Yumiko.

• Piece(s) for Between Worlds, 2016
• "Juuni Sai" for New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac, 2010
• "Nijuuyon Sai" for New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac, 2010
• "Rei Sai" for New Moon : Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac, 2010

Images

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  Qee Ox-Op Series 2b

External Links

• Sweet Yumiko