Tanaka's creations seamlessly blend traditional Zhangzi techniques with inspiration drawn from American culture, resulting in a series of vibrant and colorful pop art pieces.
Zhangzi is a type of papier-mâché that originates from Japan. It is characterized by its flat, wooden puppet-like figures with jointed limbs. The technique involves mixing paper and glue to create the desired shape and then painting it. He incorporates contemporary elements into this traditional papier-mâché technique.
Note: Each piece is hand work by the artist, even the same piece will have a slightly different expression.
