Sakura Aoki

Sakura Aoki was born in 1988 in Niigata, Japan, lives in Tokyo, and graduated from Yokohama University of Art and Design (illustration) in 2011. She paints animals, prehistoric creatures and plants in acrylic on paper and wood, poised between cute and real, with the idea of bringing a little wildness into everyday life. Neverland Gallery, a Taiwan art gallery in Xinyi, Taipei, presented her solo show IN THE PARK. Explore her original artworks here, or book a visit.

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Sakura Aoki
She is an illustrator who loves biology and nature and currently lives in Tokyo, Japan.
She draws inspiration primarily from natural themes such as animals, paleontology, and plants, using acrylic paints to create a unique style that lies between "cute" and "realistic."

Create your own artwork on paper and wood panels using clear, textured acrylic paints that have a warm, inviting feel, creating an imaginative and poetic atmosphere.

Her creative philosophy is "to bring a touch of wildness into the everyday."
The aim is to awaken the "wild spirit" that people have gradually forgotten in their busy lives.
It allows viewers to rediscover the power of nature and the warmth of life.

Education and Experience | Biography

Born in Niigata Prefecture, Japan in 1988, she currently resides in Tokyo.
She graduated from the Department of Illustration at Yokohama University of Art and Design in 2011.

Currently working as a freelance illustrator, primarily active in various events and exhibitions in the Kanto region.

Exhibition Experience | Exhibitions

2024–2025 Pop-up Exhibition "Pirika", Tsutaya Bookstore, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
2024 Joint Exhibition "CAT & DOG", MOUNT Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
2024 Joint Exhibition "CALENDAR 2025", BeeCafe, Tokyo, Japan
2023 Sakura Aoki mini exhibition, Shibuya Hikarie make(a) Camp, Tokyo, Japan