Guggenheim Gutai Splendid Playground!

I made over 175 original ink and painted cards to be dispensed by the "Gutai Card Box" at the "Gutai Splendid Playground show" running at the Guggenheim until May 8th, 2013.  The current show and "Gutai Card Box" pay tribute to the original from the Japanese exhibition in 1962 .The visitors would be dispensed "art" and the Guggenheim wanted to recreate this activity along with work from the original 1962 show.  It was so much fun making quick pieces like this, of course with  Chubu's help. A big thank you to the Guggenheim for letting me partake in this event. A few more pics can be found here.

ARIGATO New York Times!

From The New York Times: "This exceptional book marries the two traditions with charming naïf illustration and clear text. On opposing pages, a boy explains the differences between outings with his American pop pop to the stadium and with his Japanese ji ji at the dome. The book’s deceptive simplicity includes sophisticated cultural touches: America’s paper tickets offer a charming contrast to the Japanese scannable QR code version. Meshon’s first picture book is a definite home run. (Kakiiin!)

Take me out to the YAKYU

"Take me out to the YAKYU" , my first children's book is up to bat! It's a personal story about my love for Baseball in Japan and America with the occasional snack, bath, and bus that turns into a train thrown in. You can pick up a copy from Amazon or at your favorite local bookstore. PLAY BALL!