The Art of Hikari Shimoda Book Blue Angel

Enter the enchanting and disarming world of Hikari Shimoda where cuteness and horror co-exist. Inspired by the Japanese manga and anime from her youth, Shimoda's work expresses modern day issues in colourful and illustrative techniques. Often depicting starry-eyed children, she dresses her characters in heroic costumes resembling Superman and magical girls, an anime sub-genre of young girls who uses magic, revealing problems and struggles in contemporary society through a juxtaposition of brushwork, text, and collage. Such characters mirror our fantasy heroes represent our adult desire to nurture the children of the world and defend the world we have constructed.

• In english, over 100 artworks.
• Size (approx.): 28 x 21,7 x 2 cm (11.09" x 8.54" x 0.78").
• Weight of the book: 940 g. (2.07 lbs.) (approx).
• New, sealed. Designed in Australia, made in China.
• 100% authentic, original Blue Angel product.