Where Are The Cats
For over 10 years I've been capturing photos of neighborhoods across Tokyo. Through the years I've noticed storefronts I love disappear as the city goes through it's latest wave of re-development. This series is based on real-life stories gathered through interviews with local residents of Jingumae Nichome for my solo show at Jinny Street Gallery. 
Good Omens
2023 was a tough year for me. A lot of unexpected events happened. Some bad but also some good!
I took a leap of faith and finally took what I've always wanted to do seriously: I became an illustrator and also I started a creative agency called jetski. Honestly, it's scary. I think about how long this will last and if I will one day be able to make this a sustainable way of living. The more I got thinking about all the good and the potential bad, the more I realized how I could use a little luck. I started exploring Japanese folk art and thought: wouldn't it be neat to surround myself with all the good omens, with a little KITTYZILLA twist.
I plan to make more as I learn more about folk art! These will come and go as I switch between projects.
Be sure to check in to see what good omens will be in store!
Tokyo Storefronts
I started Tokyo Storefronts on Instagram with fellow creative friends in Tokyo in 2016. The project was made to bring together our love for Tokyo. We love discovering all the small details: the hand painted Showa signs, the petina of a rusted shutter, the plants lining up the entrance etc. After over 10 years of collecting storefronts, wI noticed how much Tokyo is changing as it goes through it's redevelopment phase. Many small shops that once lined Shimokita, Shibuya, Shinjuku, just to name a few, are gone. This series is an homage to a Tokyo that is everchanging and a way to keep memories alive of storefronts that once were, with cats of course!
Tokyo Storefronts is also a recurring project. I'll be adding to this as I switch between my other projects throughout the year.