There is an imagination and creativity children are innately born with that remains unrivaled; Takeru Toyokura channels this by not only envisioning a world overtaken by kids, but by using their chosen art materials as well. With construction paper and soft felts, Takeru Toyokura creates colorful scenes that are full of whimsy and magic.
Two of Takeru Toyokura's series, Children's Play and Children Wonder, are particularly captivating. Whether floating in mid-air as buildings wave impossibly around them or trying to fix a crack in the road with an oversized bandage, the scenes are as expertly created as they are fun and nostalgic. It's Nice That writes, "Executing details so tiny that they might almost go unnoticed, Takeru sticks mainly to images of children play, tweaking elements to change the scene deftly from sickly to sinister."
Surreal Childish Artworks
Takeru Toyokura Channels the Imagination of Kids with Paper and Felt
Trend Themes
1. Childish Artwork - Exploring the use of construction paper and felt in creating whimsical and imaginative scenes that resonate with the inner child.
2. Imagination and Creativity - Harnessing the innate imagination and creativity of children to inspire artistic creations.
3. Playful Nostalgia - Creating artwork that evokes a sense of fun and nostalgia by depicting scenes from childhood.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunity for artists to utilize unconventional materials and techniques to create childlike artwork that resonates with audiences.
2. Children's Products - Opportunity for toy and game manufacturers to collaborate with artists to design playful and imaginative products for children.
3. Education and Learning - Opportunity for educators to incorporate childlike artwork and storytelling techniques to enhance the learning experience for children.