{"title":"Satoko Aoki","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1986. She studied textile art at Hiroshima City University Graduate School and is currently an artist and designer based in Chiba.\u003cbr\u003eHer theme is \"visualizing the invisible,\" such as emotions, memories, and sounds, and she depicts a unique world that moves between the concrete and the abstract.\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the \"tsutsugaki\" dyeing technique, she has recently been exploring a new painting expression using acrylic paints and canvas, aiming to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adekat-gallery.com\/pages\/aokisatoko\" title=\"あおきさとこプロフィールページ\"\u003eProfile→\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saoki-1","title":"Satoko Aoki　Signboard　Guidepost　H750×W750×D25mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDyeing (Tsutsugaki, Wax Resist Dyeing)\u003cbr\u003eAcid dyes, pigments, wool melton, wooden panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, \"Signboard,\" was created using \"tsutsugaki\" (rice paste resist dyeing) and \"wax resist dyeing\" (rozome), dyeing techniques that Satoko Aoki originally specialized in. Thick wool melton was used as the support, stretched over a wooden panel, transforming it from a flat dyed piece into a three-dimensional \"fabric painting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is reminiscent of a kimono, and within it, scale-like (evoking seigaiha patterns) semicircular parts are densely arranged. Inside each semicircle, a wide variety of small motifs such as birds, raindrops, flowers, bicycles, milk bottles, animals, and bottles are drawn with dyes and pigments. The golden lines covering the entire surface are the resist lines from the tsutsugaki technique, left as they are. The soft bleeding seen around the flowers and raindrops is likely due to the effect of wax, characteristic of wax resist dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"Signboard\" suggests that the accumulation of countless small motifs itself is perceived as a kind of \"sign\" or \"marker\" that reflects the artist's inner world. According to the artist's statement, Satoko Aoki's work aims to \"visualize invisible things such as emotions, memories, and sounds,\" and the \"noise\" that constantly fills her brain daily serves as the source of her motifs. The countless fragmented motifs depicted in this work can be interpreted as an attempt to capture this incessant internal \"noise\" within small windows (the scale shapes), visualize it, and present it to the viewer as a \"signpost of the mind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the dark brownish-gray background and the vibrant colors of yellow, pink, light blue, and green filling only the inside of the kimono shape visually represents the process by which negative \"noise\" transforms into positive \"sound\" through art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Aoki has focused on the \"concept\" of dyeing, experimenting with \"expressing dyeing without dyeing\" by reproducing the unique texture of dyeing using acrylic paints and canvas. However, this work was created using dyeing techniques themselves, making it a piece where one can directly appreciate the techniques and textures of textile art, which is the artist's origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169349513367,"sku":"saoki-1","price":260000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/SiGNBOARD1.jpg?v=1787705500"},{"product_id":"saoki-41","title":"Satoko Aoki \"Breath of Hope\" H510×W727×D20mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e2019\u003cbr\u003eDyeing (Tsutsugaki)\u003cbr\u003eAcid dyes, wool, wooden panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Breath of Hope” is a tsutsugaki piece created with acid dyes on wool. A large blank space (white area) is left on the left side of the composition, from which countless geometric patterns such as triangles, wavy lines, grids, and stippling spread out to the right in a dense cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense section, filled with lines in a restrained palette of black, gray, and gold (amber), also subtly incorporates concrete motifs like small birds and plants. Continuous patterns, resembling mountain ranges, rows of tents, or roofs of an old village, are layered in multiple strata. The outline on the far left appears like a gentle ridgeline or a profile silhouette, suggesting that the boundary between the blank white space and the dense patterns itself depicts a form of breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title “Breath” suggests, this work does not fill the entire canvas with patterns. Instead, by intentionally leaving a large blank space (representing the act of inhaling\/exhaling), it provides room for a pause amidst the multitude of \"noisy\" motifs. In line with the artist’s statement about \"visualizing invisible things such as emotions, memories, and sounds,\" this blank space can be interpreted as an expression, not through color but through the use of empty space, of the process by which chaotic internal noise is organized into a calm \"breath\"—that is, the transformation from \"noise\" to \"sound of thought.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"Hope\" implies, the lightness and sense of openness brought by the blank space, contrasting with the density of the patterns, creates a finish that evokes a positive narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169351184535,"sku":"saoki-41","price":250000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/hope1.jpg?v=1787706025"},{"product_id":"saoki-126","title":"Aoki Satoko: \"eternal - A-Un Enso -\" H803×W652×D24mm","description":"\u003cp\u003etitanium series \u003cbr\u003e2022\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paint, pigment, resin, titanium, wood panel\u003cbr\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"titanium series,\" which combines titanium material, whose color changes depending on the viewing angle, with Satoko Aoki's distinctive line drawing. Lines and patterns swirl across the entire surface of the work, forming a circular ring, with two paired white birds placed at the starting and ending points of the circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the lines forming the circle, motifs such as leaves, flowers, droplets, and geometric triangles and rhombuses are intricately drawn in colors like blue, green, gold, and coral. Outside the circle, white line-drawn flora and seeds spread radially, as if the circle itself is breathing and permeating the entire canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"Enso\" is a term in Zen that refers to the tradition of drawing a circle with a single brushstroke in calligraphy and painting, symbolizing enlightenment, the universe, or the mind itself. The artist visualizes this concept of Enso not through characters, but through two birds and endless line drawings. By placing birds at the beginning and end of the circle, she expresses the relationship indicated by the term \"Aun\"—the beginning and end of things, or the concordance of opposing breaths or aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitanium, as a material, changes hue depending on how light hits it, giving it a fluidity that cannot be captured in a still image. The artist intentionally incorporates this optical illusion into her color scheme, and the way the artwork displays different expressions depending on the viewing angle and time of day resonates with the polysemy of Enso, which \"appears in various ways depending on the viewer's feelings and circumstances at that moment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Artist's Comment]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series combines titanium material (metal), which changes color depending on the viewing angle, with line drawings. Some titanium hues transform into completely different colors, and the unique, endlessly expanding line drawings make it seem as if the artwork is moving. The color matching is also different from usual; I decide the color scheme by utilizing optical illusions each time, focusing on fluid colors. This titanium material, which looks like \"foil,\" is resistant to rust and heat and is lightweight for a metal, making it a highly functional material also used for temple roof tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept of the work is based on \"Zen terms.\" Zen teachings, often expressed in words, are conveyed through animals and the artist's unique lines. \"Zen\" is about thoroughly facing oneself and the idea that \"everything is within oneself.\" The artist hopes that viewers will enjoy contemplating their own unique interpretations of each Zen term and feel as if they are being questioned, while also finding inspiration and positive feelings by displaying the Zen terms as aspirational ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Enso -\u003cbr\u003eA symbol of perfection and expansion. It is also the endlessly continuing universe, with no beginning and no end = an endless line drawing. It carries a broad, deep meaning, so it appears in various ways depending on the viewer's feelings and circumstances at that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169358557335,"sku":"saoki-126","price":350000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/eterna1.jpg?v=1787707111"},{"product_id":"saoki-170","title":"Aoki Satoko - The Beast Within Emotions - Sumas H530×W455×D64mm","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"feed\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"article\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"group\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003epersona series\n2023\nMixed media\nAcrylic paint, pigments, resin, canvas\n\n\nThis work depicts a beast with a black head and white body nestled against rounded, bluish-gray or purplish, lump-like forms on the right side of the canvas, set against a background that graduates from a vibrant yellow at the top to a pale mint green at the bottom. In contrast to the dynamic sense of speed in \"Hashiru,\" the beast in this work is motionless, adopting a static pose as if resting on or leaning against something, with a small silver sphere placed at its snout.\n\nInnumerable white lines and splatters emanating from the bottom left of the canvas appear not so much to be discharged from the beast itself, but rather to drift like the air or atmosphere filling the entire canvas, and the beast seems to quietly absorb this flow. The rounded blue and lavender colored masses have ambiguous forms, like clouds, bubbles, or even lumps of sleep or thought, and the way the beast nestles against them suggests a state of introspection or still emotion.\n\nThe title \"Sumasu\" (with a phonetic nuance reminiscent of \"to clear,\" \"to finish,\" or \"to become clear\") stands in contrast to the intense emotional movement suggested by \"Hashiru,\" evoking quietness, calm, or the stillness after something has ended. In the \"persona series\"'s consistent theme of \"emotions that even I cannot explain,\" this work illustrates that such emotions do not necessarily manifest as a frantic rush, but can also exist as a quiet presence, like one who stands still and nestles.\n\n[Artist's Comment]\n\nA work based on the concept of persona. People experience a variety of emotions that change and flow daily. Deep within, there are also emotions that even I cannot explain. Is the beast an enemy or a friend to me? 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The bird, with its round head and black eyes, stands adorably atop a fiery orange hill (or the sunset sky itself), with golden lines and fine dots of red, white, and light blue spreading across the entire slope of the hill as if to support its entire body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"Sunset Bearers\" suggests, this bird is not merely in the sunset but is depicted as an entity that \"bears and carries\" the sunset itself. The myriad lines and dots spreading from the bird's feet resemble grasses and flowers rooted on the ridge of the hill, yet at the same time, they also appear as if the colors of the sky themselves are being created by the bird and raining down upon the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to the black beasts seen in the previous \"persona series,\" the white bird in this work exhibits a quiet and stable presence. While taking the twilight, the end of the day, as its motif, what emanates is not a sense of loss but a gentle sense of fulfillment symbolized by the warm orange color. This work evokes a story of quiet circulation, where the bird gently carries the \"sky (=fading emotions and time)\" onward to the next moment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169403220119,"sku":"saoki-184","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/sunsetbearers-1.jpg?v=1787708097"},{"product_id":"saoki-212","title":"Satoko Aoki peace tips - fishing enthusiast H530×W333×D64mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003eM10 H530×W333×D64mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts a large, white, round-faced creature in the lower part of the canvas, with countless fish erupting from its head towards the sky. The creature's head is adorned with white swirling and vein-like lines, and its black eyes and pink cheeks give it a gentle expression. From the top of its head, a multitude of colorful fish, each sporting different patterns such as stripes, polka dots, and geometric designs, burst forth in all directions, as if embodying the diversity of hobbies and preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background transitions from a turquoise blue at the top to a cream color at the bottom, with countless stipples and splatters scattered across the entire canvas, further enhancing the dynamic movement of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"fishing enthusiast\" suggests, this creature's mind is filled with a passion for fishing. As the artist's comment explains, this work explores the joy of finding \"common ground\" precisely because \"no two people are exactly alike.\" The diverse fish overflowing from its head represent the visualization of each individual's unseen interests and passions. The artwork conveys the hope that if everyone could share the contents of their minds, unexpected commonalities might be found, leading to understanding even between distant people or those in conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece expresses the hope that something as personal and humble as a \"hobby\" can transcend barriers between people and ultimately lead to peace, through a vibrant torrent of fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two people are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003eThat's why people are happy when they find \"common ground.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven people far away, you might not know it,\u003cbr\u003ebut there could be many with the same hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven among enemy nations during wartime, surely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in one's heart is unseen.\u003cbr\u003eIf there were a world where it could be shown,\u003cbr\u003ewe could become closer,\u003cbr\u003eand your likes might increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps \"hobbies\"\u003cbr\u003ecould save the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, too, I pray for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169421373591,"sku":"saoki-212","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/peacetips-fishingenthusiast-1.jpg?v=1787708870"},{"product_id":"あおきさとこ-一幅の-ぽっこりなヒト図-h900-w300-d38mm-コピー","title":"Satoko Aoki \"A Plump Human Figure\" H900×W300×D38mm (Copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is characterized by its elongated screen composition, reminiscent of a vertically long hanging scroll. Bands resembling \"hyogu\" (mounting) are placed at the top and bottom edges, featuring gold and silver line drawings of flowers and seed patterns on a dark blue background. These bands frame the central \"honshi\" (main panel) area, just like an actual hanging scroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central screen quietly\n           graduates from a pale gray at the top, through a subtly\n           yellowish mid-tone, to a soft white at the bottom. Within this\n           gradation, countless dandelion fluffs are delicately depicted,\n           slowly drifting down from top to bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower part of the screen, there is an endearing, \"chubby\"\n           creature (human) with a rounded body, composed of multiple\n           color planes in white, navy, green, blue, and gray. Its head\n           has a roundness like a white bird, and its body is formed by\n           geometric color divisions. Droplets resembling water fall from\n           its striped feet. Below the creature, a light yellow\n           pedestal-like shape, reminiscent of light, supports its\n           presence peacefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"Pokkori na Hito\" (Chubby Human) suggests, this\n           creature is somewhat round and plump, with an endearing, relaxed\n           demeanor. The lightness of the falling fluffs contrasts with the\n           \"chubby\" weight and softness of the human, creating a piece that\n           evokes a quiet and serene flow of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is part of the\n           \"dyeing series,\" which reproduces the textures characteristic of\n           dyeing, such as \"bokashi\" (gradation), \"shibori\" (tie-dyeing),\n           and the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, using acrylic paints and\n           canvas without employing actual dyeing techniques. By\n           incorporating the Japanese style of the hanging scroll itself as\n           a motif, this work strongly expresses the artist's respect for\n           dyeing culture and her intention to preserve its charm for\n           future generations through painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former dyeing artist, focuses on the\n           \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new attempt to \"express dyeing\n           without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this\n           work reproduces the gradations and tie-dyeing characteristic of\n           dyeing, incorporating designs and colors reminiscent of Japanese\n           hanging scrolls, fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, and the \"goodness\n           of dyeing\" felt during the dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a lover of dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot rival\n           actual dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without\n           dyeing, it solves the challenge of \"fading\" that dyed products\n           face, making it a series that can preserve the beauty of dyeing\n           for longer and for future generations. I hope this series can\n           serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more\n           interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169430909079,"sku":"saoki-190","price":140000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/pokkori1.jpg?v=1787708468"},{"product_id":"saoki-215","title":"SATOCO AOKI soar high - sunset H600 x W200 x D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Artwork Description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, like \"A Puffy Human Figure in a Single Scroll,\" takes on a vertical scroll-like composition, with a green-tinged aquamarine background and gold line drawings of floral patterns at the top and bottom edges. The central \"honshi\" section, corresponding to the main body of the scroll, is dyed in a warm orange reminiscent of dusk, and in its center, a large, fully opened dandelion puffball is depicted, shining brightly in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single stem extends straight down from the dandelion puffball, and at its end, a small, geometrically composed bird (or seed), like an origami, is configured. Below that, a small, blue, umbrella-shaped entity is attached to the tip of the stem. Several dandelion seeds, already carried away by the wind, dance around, imbuing the entire scene with a sense of tranquility and exhilaration, capturing \"the very moment of departure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs indicated by the title \"soar high,\" this work's theme is the sight of dandelion fluff being carried high into the sky by the wind—the image of seeds embarking on a journey to a new destination. The subtitle \"sunset\" suggests that the chosen time, the end of the day, is also a beginning for the next journey, a period where endings and beginnings coexist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is part of the \"dyeing series,\" which reproduces the distinctive \"blurring\" and \"shibori\" effects characteristic of dyeing, as well as the fine line drawings of Yuzen dyeing, using acrylic paints and canvas without employing actual dyeing techniques. By combining the Japanese style of a hanging scroll with the universal and light motif of dandelion fluff, the work achieves a quiet yet forward-looking narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Artist's Comment]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series, by former dye artist Satoko Aoki, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor that \"expresses dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work reproduces the blurring and shibori distinctive to dyeing. It is a piece that incorporates an abundance of \"the beauty of dyeing\" that the artist felt while dyeing, such as the Japanese-style scroll design and colors, and the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who loves dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot rival authentic dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, it solves the challenge of \"fading\" that dyed products face, making it a series that can preserve the beauty of dyeing for future generations for a longer time. I would be delighted if this series could spark even a little interest in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169444245655,"sku":"saoki-215","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/215_1.jpg?v=1787709155"},{"product_id":"saoki-254","title":"Satoko Aoki - Peace Tips - Game Enthusiast H530×W333×D64mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, pigments, resin, canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artwork Description】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"peace tips\" series. The composition, where the \"favorite things\" of the white-faced creature depicted at the bottom of the canvas seem to erupt and spread from above its head, is common with \"fishing enthusiast.\" This work depicts countless motifs related to the hobby of gaming, such as game controllers, handheld game consoles, dice, swords and shields, potion bottles, coin purses, and characters reminiscent of dragons, knights, and fairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features a large gradient, transitioning from deep blue at the top to green in the middle, and then to a vibrant yellow at the bottom, suggesting the world of games itself expanding like a universe under a blue sky. Within the intricate white line patterns filling the head, faint designs resembling swords, castles, and character silhouettes are subtly integrated, delicately expressing how the mind is filled with the singular world of gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \"fishing enthusiast\" dealt with the hobby of fishing, this work's theme is the hobby and worldview of \"gaming.\" Through the density and diversity of specific items like swords and magic, pixelated characters, and controllers, the vast and colorful inner world of the gaming hobby is visualized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's comment, this work also explores the joy of \"common ground\" that arises precisely because \"no two people are exactly alike.\" It conveys the wish that if the enthusiasm and passion that fill someone's mind—here, the hobby of gaming—could be visibly shared, then unexpected connections might be found even with people far away or those one thought impossible to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two people\u003cbr\u003eare exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003eThat's why people are happy\u003cbr\u003ewhen they find \"common ground.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople far away, if only they knew,\u003cbr\u003ethere might be many with the same hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in enemy countries during wartime, surely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's in our hearts is invisible.\u003cbr\u003eIf there were a world that could be shown,\u003cbr\u003ewe might become closer,\u003cbr\u003eand your likes might increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps \"hobbies\"\u003cbr\u003emight save the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWishing for peace, today as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169454567575,"sku":"saoki-254","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/peacetips-gameenthusiast-1.jpg?v=1787709355"},{"product_id":"saoki-261","title":"Satoko Aoki my way - indigo H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paint, mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"dyeing series,\" characterized by its vertical composition reminiscent of a hanging scroll. It features bands at the top and bottom with a greenish-aqua background adorned with gold and silver line drawings of floral patterns. The central part, corresponding to the main body of the scroll, is filled with a deep, subdued indigo, from which emerge irregular, island-like shapes in an unbleached hue, resembling a map or cloth dyed with mineral pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this island, numerous paths and river-like patterns, drawn with white lines, run horizontally and vertically, dotted with small navy-blue flowers and specks. It evokes the appearance of an old map or the earth itself viewed from above. At the peak of this island stands a small white fox (or dog), gazing steadily forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"my way\" suggests, this artwork depicts the path the fox has walked or is yet to walk, expressed through the map-like patterns of the land. The small figure standing at the peak seems to be looking at a sure path beneath its feet—the traces of past steps and choices—within a vast indigo universe (or night). The subtitle \"indigo\" can be interpreted as symbolizing a determined, introspective, and serene \"my way\" through its deep, quiet hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to reproduce the characteristic \"blurring\" (bokashi), \"shibori\" (tie-dyeing), and the Japanese hanging scroll-like designs unique to dyeing, using acrylic paints, mineral pigments, and canvas, without employing actual dyeing techniques. The deep blue color field, reminiscent of indigo dyeing, plays a symbolic role in imbuing the painting with the texture of \"dye.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former textile artist, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing popular painting materials like acrylic paints and canvas, this work recreates the unique blurring and tie-dyeing effects, incorporating designs and color schemes reminiscent of Japanese hanging scrolls, the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, and abundant \"goodness of dyeing\" felt during the dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a lover of dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot rival genuine dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, this series solves the issue of \"fading\" that is a challenge for dyed products, allowing the beauty of dyeing to be preserved for future generations for a longer time. I hope this series will serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169466724503,"sku":"saoki-261","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/myway-indigo-1.jpg?v=1787709678"},{"product_id":"saoki-262","title":"Satoko Aoki, My Way - Flamingo H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paint, mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is part of the \"my way\" series and, like \"indigo,\" employs a vertically long composition reminiscent of a hanging scroll, with patterned bands of line drawings at the top and bottom edges. In this work, the upper and lower bands are a pale grayish-white, adorned with delicate indigo and gold line drawings, while the central main panel is filled with a serene rose-beige color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the center, an irregularly shaped, island-like form, resembling a mineral pigment dye, floats, beautifully graded from turquoise blue to pale yellowish-green. In contrast to the ecru-colored land of \"indigo,\" this piece evokes cool watersides and lakes. Between the white linear paths and river patterns, tiny yellowish-green berries (or flowers) are dotted. And at the peak of this island, a small blue fox stands quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtitle \"flamingo\" does not depict flamingos directly, but rather symbolically represents the scenery of lakes and tidal flats where flamingos live, evoked by the rose-beige tones that envelop the entire work and the waterside texture of the land. While \"indigo\" expressed a deeply introspective \"my way\" in indigo, this piece, with its cool colors reminiscent of water and life, portrays a gentler and more open \"my way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the series title \"my way\" suggests, the small fox standing at the peak in each work stands on a different colored land—that is, a different landscape of life—and quietly contemplates the path it has walked and the path it will take. Though the motif of the fox is the same, the changing colors and textures of the land silently tell us that \"my way\" can take many diverse forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to reproduce the \"blurring\" and \"shibori\" unique to dyeing, as well as designs reminiscent of Japanese hanging scrolls, without using dyeing techniques, but with acrylic paint, mineral pigments, and canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former dye artist, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new attempt to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paint and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work reproduces the blurring and shibori unique to dyeing, incorporating designs and colors reminiscent of Japanese-style hanging scrolls, the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, and the \"goodness of dyeing\" that the artist felt during her time as a dyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who loves dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot rival authentic dyed products, but by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, this series solves the issue of \"fading\" that was a challenge for dyed products, allowing the goodness of dyeing to be preserved for future generations for a longer time. I hope this series can serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169474687127,"sku":"saoki-262","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/myway-flamingo-1.jpg?v=1787710206"},{"product_id":"saoki-281","title":"Satoko Aoki - Journey of Imagination - Lemon - H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDyeing Series\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, part of the \"Journey of Imagination\" series, forms a pair with \"Gold.\" It takes on a vertical, scroll-like composition, with decorative bands at the top and bottom edges featuring white and gold line drawings of flowers and constellation-like patterns on a blue-gray background. The central main panel is filled with a refreshing lemon yellow, and a hot air balloon is depicted floating in its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crown of the hot air balloon is painted in a calm gray, and the body is predominantly white, with a dark blue-green band running vertically down the center, adorned with a pattern of white arrow feathers and orange triangles. Geometrical designs are carefully layered, including black and light blue leaf-shaped decorations arranged symmetrically, a brown canvas section at the bottom, and a blue and white checkered basket. Thin threads hang from the hot air balloon, with a small bird in a basket tied to their ends, and another bird is subtly blended into the upper band in a line drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"Lemon\" refers to the lemon-yellow background that envelops this work, and in contrast to the rich and warm gold of \"Gold,\" this piece gives a light and refreshing impression. While both works feature the motif of a hot air balloon, the difference in color significantly alters the texture of the \"Journey of Imagination.\" Whereas \"Gold\" evokes twilight and abundance, \"Lemon\" suggests the exhilaration of a sunny day and the fresh stirrings of a new journey. The small bird tied to the end of the thread, even in this work, quietly watches over the journey as a humble guide to the large vehicle that is the hot air balloon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to reproduce the characteristic \"blurring\" and \"shibori\" (tie-dyeing) effects of dyeing, as well as designs reminiscent of Japanese scrolls, using acrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, and canvas, without employing actual dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series, by former dyeing artist Satoko Aoki, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work recreates the unique blurring and shibori of dyeing. It is a piece that generously incorporates the \"goodness of dyeing\" felt during the dyeing process, such as the design and colors reminiscent of Japanese scrolls with a traditional feel, and the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a dyeing enthusiast, there may be aspects where it cannot rival genuine dyed products, but by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, it solves the challenge of \"fading\" that was an issue with dyed products, making it a series that can preserve the goodness of dyeing for future generations for a longer time. I hope this series can serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169498345623,"sku":"saoki-281","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/lemon-1.jpg?v=1787710770"},{"product_id":"あおきさとこ-想像の旅-gold-h600-w200-d38mm-コピー","title":"Satoko Aoki's Journey of Imagination - Gold - H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003eH600×W200×D38mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"Imaginary Journey\" series and, like other \"dyeing series\" pieces, has a vertical composition reminiscent of a hanging scroll, featuring bands at the top and bottom with gold and silver line drawings of flora and constellations on a black background. The central main panel is filled with a deep golden color (olive-tinted gold), and a large hot air balloon is depicted as if floating in its center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the balloon is dyed a vivid orange, adding warmth as if capturing a morning or evening sky. The balloon itself is predominantly white and light blue, with geometric panel lines and black, leaf-like fin decorations symmetrically placed on either side. The lower basket portion is adorned with diverse stripes in blue, orange, black, and gray. A thin thread hangs from the balloon, with a small blue bird in a tiny basket tied to its end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"Imaginary Journey\" suggests, this balloon is depicted not as a real vehicle but as a symbol of the journey itself, freely imagined in one's mind. The subtitle \"gold\" refers to the golden background enveloping this work, chosen as a color that evokes richness, hope, or special moments. The small bird tied to the end of the thread, though a modest presence compared to the large balloon, quietly watches over the journey as a small guide leading this \"imaginary journey.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to recreate the \"blurring\" and \"shibori\" unique to dyeing, as well as designs reminiscent of Japanese hanging scrolls, using acrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, and canvas, without employing actual dyeing techniques. The combination of the profound golden background and the dreamlike motif of the hot air balloon invites viewers into a serene world of imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series by Satoko Aoki, a former dyeing artist, focusing on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work recreates the unique blurring and shibori of dyeing. It incorporates Japanese-style hanging scroll designs and colors, the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, and all the \"goodness of dyeing\" felt during the dyeing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a lover of dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot compete with genuine dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, it solves the challenge of \"fading\" that dyed products face, allowing the beauty of dyeing to be preserved for future generations for a longer time. I hope this series can spark even a little interest in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169508044951,"sku":"saoki-280","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/gold-1.jpg?v=1787710480"},{"product_id":"saoki-282","title":"Satoko Aoki soar high - sumi H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDyeing Series\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"soar high\" series, featuring dandelion fluffs as its motif, similar to the previous \"soar high - sunset -\". The top and bottom edges are adorned with bands of unbleached beige fabric, on which floral patterns are rendered with fine silver and gold lines, creating a vertical composition reminiscent of a kakejiku (hanging scroll). While \"sunset\" featured a warm orange main panel, the central part of this work is filled with a deep, subdued sumi (ink) black, a navy color almost indistinguishable from black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst this dark, almost shadowy background, a large, open dandelion fluff is depicted. Around it, several dandelion seeds, already carried by the wind, are seen floating. Amidst the dark background, the white fluff emerges with a quiet yet distinct presence. A single stem extends straight down from the fluff, leading to a geometric bird-like shape, resembling origami, and further below, a small light-like form is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtitle \"sumi\" refers precisely to this deeply subdued, almost black background color. In contrast to the warm and bright departure of \"sunset,\" it evokes a more introspective journey, taking place in stillness and depth. The white fluff floating in the darkness is not depicted as fearing the dark but rather as an entity that quietly radiates light within it, instilling in the viewer a sense of calm strength and hope amidst tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to recreate the unique \"blurring\" (bokashi), \"shibori\" (tie-dyeing), fine line drawings of Yuzen dyeing, and the deep hues reminiscent of sumi-zome (ink dyeing) using acrylic paints and Japanese mineral pigments on canvas, without employing actual dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former dyeing artist, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without actually dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work recreates the unique blurring and shibori of dyeing. It is a work richly imbued with the \"goodness of dyeing\" that I felt while dyeing, such as the Japanese-style kakejiku-like design and colors, and the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who loves dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot surpass authentic dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, it resolves the issue of \"fading,\" which was a challenge for dyed products, making it a series that can preserve the goodness of dyeing for future generations. I hope this series can serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169519218839,"sku":"saoki-282","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/soarhigh-sumi-1.jpg?v=1787711021"},{"product_id":"saoki-292","title":"Satoko Aoki \"Where a good smell stays - light roast\" H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edyeing series\u003cbr\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003eH600×W200×D38mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike previous \"dyeing series\" works, this piece takes on a vertical composition reminiscent of a hanging scroll, with bands of deep green at the top and bottom adorned with floral patterns in gold line drawing. The central section, corresponding to the main paper of a scroll, is filled with an off-white ivory, within which a large, dome-like shape unfurls. This dome, with steam rising from a coffee cup at its apex, suggests an umbrella or layers of overlapping leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach individual leaf forming the dome is meticulously rendered with distinct patterns and colors, including deep green, black, light blue, gold, and gray. This evokes the leaves of a coffee plant and the aromatic fragrance of roasted beans, as if visualized. From the center of the dome, a thin line extends straight downwards, embracing a small creature nestled with a single coffee bean. Further down, a small pot-like shape is formed. Around the line, soft white curves, resembling steam, and scattered coffee bean motifs are gently added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title, \"Where Good Scents Reside,\" is an attempt to depict the very aroma of coffee—the scent extracted from beans and rising upwards—as a visible scene. The subtitle, \"light roast,\" is believed to symbolize the quality of that aroma: the light, refreshing, bright flavor characteristic of a light roast coffee. The way a single wisp of steam rising from a cup quietly expands into a vast world, connecting from bean to leaf and to the plant itself, captures a rich scene from an ordinary moment of daily life, much like a single painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to reproduce the \"blurring\" and \"shibori\" unique to dyeing techniques, as well as the fine line drawing of Yuzen dyeing, using acrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, and canvas, without employing actual dyeing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former textile artist, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without actually dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing popular painting materials such as acrylic paints on canvas, this work reproduces the blurring and shibori techniques unique to dyeing. It incorporates the Japanese-style design and colors of hanging scrolls, the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing, and all the \"goodness of dyeing\" that I felt while dyeing, creating a rich piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who loves dyeing, there might be aspects where it cannot compare to genuine dyed products. However, by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, we can overcome the challenge of \"fading\" that often plagues dyed items, creating a series that can preserve the beauty of dyeing for future generations for longer. I hope this series can serve as an opportunity for people to become a little more interested in dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169595404439,"sku":"saoki-292","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/lightroast-4.jpg?v=1787715593"},{"product_id":"saoki-293","title":"Satoko Aoki Scented Place - dark roast H600×W200×D38mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eDyeing Series\u003cbr\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, canvas\u003cbr\u003eH600×W200×D38mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Artwork Description]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is part of the \"Where the Good Scent Is\" series and forms a pair with \"light roast.\" The top and bottom edges feature bands of floral patterns in white lines on a deep blue background, while the central body of the work is filled with a calm yellowish-green beige. The composition, shared with \"light roast,\" shows a large, dome-shaped form of overlapping leaves, with the steam rising from a coffee cup at its apex. However, in this piece, the leaf colors are deeper, dominated by rich shades of dark brown, deep green, and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black creature clutching coffee beans and sleeping is nestled along the line extending downwards from the center of the dome. In contrast to the brown creature in \"light roast,\" this creature is depicted in a near-jet-black hue. The scattered black dots around it evoke dark-roasted coffee beans, and together with the white curves of the steam, they quietly depict the scene of a richly aromatic and deeply flavored cup of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtitle \"dark roast\" symbolizes the rich flavor of deeply roasted coffee, which is more intense and aromatic, contrasting with the light and refreshing aroma of \"light roast.\" Using the same motif of a tree and a dome, the different depths of color express the diverse facets of coffee—the brightness of a light roast and the richness of a dark roast—as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the artist's statement, this work is also an attempt to reproduce the \"blurring,\" \"shibori,\" and fine line drawing of Yuzen dyeing unique to dyeing, without using actual dyeing techniques, but rather with acrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, and canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Artist's Comment]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series by Satoko Aoki, a former dyeing artist, focuses on the \"concept\" of dyeing. It is a new endeavor to \"express dyeing without dyeing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing acrylic paints and canvas, popular materials in painting, this work reproduces the blurring and shibori unique to dyeing, and is richly infused with the \"beauty of dyeing\" that the artist felt while dyeing, such as the Japanese-style scroll design and colors, and the fine lines of Yuzen dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs someone who loves dyeing, there may be aspects where it cannot compete with authentic dyed products, but by expressing dyeing without actually dyeing, it solves the challenge of \"fading\" that was present in dyed products. This series aims to preserve the beauty of dyeing for future generations for a longer time. I hope this series can become an opportunity for people to become interested in dyeing, even if just a little.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169599172759,"sku":"saoki-293","price":84000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/darkroast-1.jpg?v=1787715830"},{"product_id":"saoki-294","title":"Satoko Aoki: Unseen Roots - A Journey of Blooming Ebisu Smile","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003eM8 H273×W455×D20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece depicts a fantastical scene in which multiple rounded white masses, like clouds, float overlapping each other against a quiet background where grayish gold, silver, and light blue blend together. The surface of each white mass is adorned with delicate white linear patterns of leaf veins and spirals. While a superficial glance might suggest soft clouds or cotton candy, a closer look reveals a texture reminiscent of stacked earth or rocks, depicting a mysterious entity where clouds and earth seem to be integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScattered atop these continuous clouds (or hills) are small mushroom houses and adorable creatures wearing pointed hats, with motifs of gold, green, and light blue leaves and berries peeking out here and there. At the bottom of the painting, several root-like white lines extend straight down from the bottom of the clouds, and a small entity in a basket is tied to one of their tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the title \"unseen roots\" suggests, this work focuses on the existence of \"roots\" that quietly but surely spread beneath the visible, cloud-like plump masses. The \"Mokumoku\" in the subtitle \"Mokumoku Ebisu Warai no Tabi\" (Mokumoku Ebisu Smile Journey) literally expresses the plump and warm texture of rising clouds or smoke, and the phrase \"Ebisu Warai\" (Ebisu smile) conveys a blessed and tranquil atmosphere that naturally makes viewers smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work, in which small creatures' lives and unseen roots extending deep into the earth coexist within soft, cloud-like masses, tells a story of quiet and rich connections and roots hidden beneath what is visible, through gentle colors and textures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169601106071,"sku":"saoki-294","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/unseenroots1.jpg?v=1787716082"},{"product_id":"saoki-304","title":"Satoko Aoki: Unseen Sparkle H515×W728×D25mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work features multiple white, round-faced birds—the artist’s original characters, “Tori-san”—soaring amidst countless geometric motifs. The composition transitions with a large gradient from an ecru space at the top to a deeply expansive, turquoise-blue, sea-like color field at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the Tori-san, geometric triangles, diamonds, silhouettes of houses and trees, leaves, flowers, and swirling lines densely cluster, radiating across the entire canvas as if exploding. Each of these fragmented motifs symbolizes things the artist usually struggles with, yet carries and hides within their heart. The background, transitioning from calm tones at the top to deep blue at the bottom, can be interpreted as representing such internal complexities and the fluctuating emotions that sometimes feel like rough waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs indicated by the title “unseen sparkle,” this work conveys a paradoxical message: that \"sparkle\" actually resides within weaknesses and things one dislikes, which are usually invisible and even desired to be hidden. As the artist's comment suggests, when faced with something one cannot do, no matter how negative it feels, believing in and accepting one's current self, transforming it into something positive, and overcoming it in one's own way—this proactive narrative is visualized by the countless motifs flying with Tori-san.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, by applying the \"tsutsugaki\" dyeing method to create three-dimensional lines through squeezing, a unique texture is achieved that, while flat, appears semi-three-dimensional when viewed up close. Furthermore, parts are colored with Japanese mineral pigments and illuminated with resin, adding depth and brilliance to the entire surface. The materials themselves physically embody the theme of “unseen sparkle.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs flying alongside Tori-san, the original character depicted in this work, represent things the artist usually struggles with and hides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When faced with something you cannot do, no matter how turbulent and negative it may be, believe in and accept your current self, transform it positively, and overcome it in your own unique way.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the message I imbued in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work utilizes various materials, applying the \"tsutsugaki\" dyeing technique to create three-dimensional lines through squeezing, partially coloring with Japanese mineral pigments, and illuminating with resin. Although it is a flat work, it presents a semi-three-dimensional appearance when viewed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169605922967,"sku":"saoki-304","price":250000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/unseensparkle1.jpg?v=1787716284"},{"product_id":"saoki-306","title":"AOKI Satoko \"Souon - flicker of hope -\" din - flicker of hope - H606×W500×D23mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paints, Nihonga pigments, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of the \"din series,\" characterized by a dynamic and abstract expression featuring countless splashes and scattered lines that cover the entire canvas. Vibrant colors such as black, light blue, yellow, pink, and orange overlap in layers. At the center, a radial pattern composed of white lines emerges, subtly incorporating figurative motifs like small houses, flowers, and geometric fragments. This linear drawing, extending outwards from the center, serves as a quiet yet steadfast axis within the surrounding maelstrom of intense splashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs indicated by the title \"din,\" this work addresses the constant rush of emotional sounds in the artist's mind—the unstoppable, often seemingly negative, internal voices that overflow in daily life. The intensity of the paint splattered across the canvas is a direct visualization of this uncontrollable \"din.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the artist's comment states, the background (excluding the line drawings) was painted directly with bare hands, without brushes. This suggests a more instinctive and raw creative process, where the artist's body and emotions were directly imprinted on the canvas, beyond mere expression through paint. While seemingly a pure abstract painting, a closer look reveals quietly existing figurative motifs like houses and flowers, consistently reflecting a \"mysterious worldview that oscillates between abstraction and figuration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtitle \"flicker of hope\" symbolizes the white linear drawing at the heart of the chaotic din—a small yet definite light that briefly illuminates the darkness. The core idea of the artist's statement, \"Negative things like 'din' transform into a positive existence as 'thought-sound' when made into art,\" is particularly strongly expressed in this work. It conveys the paradoxical message that a quiet light of hope resides precisely at the heart of raw emotional turmoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background (excluding the line drawings) was painted using only bare hands, without brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it appears to be an abstract painting at first glance, a closer look reveals houses, flowers, and other elements that stir the artist's emotions, creating a \"mysterious worldview that oscillates between abstraction and figuration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter is the din (the sound of emotions) that overflows in the artist's mind when they are not painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegative things like \"din\" transform into \"thought-sound\" when made into art, becoming a positive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough my work, I want to convey to viewers the purity and beauty of art, which can transform even the parts of oneself one dislikes into something cherished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169608609943,"sku":"saoki-306","price":200000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/din-flickerofhope-1.jpg?v=1787716561"},{"product_id":"saoki-307","title":"Satoko Aoki, Sound - reaching hand H606 x W500 x D23mm","description":"\u003cp\u003edin - reaching hand -\u003cbr\u003edin series\u003cbr\u003e2026\u003cbr\u003eMixed media\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic paint, Japanese mineral pigments, pigments, resin, canvas\u003cbr\u003eF12 H606 x W500 x D23mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artwork Description】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, part of the \"din series,\" is characterized by its densely abstract expression, where fine splashes of paint cover the entire surface, transitioning from a burning orange at the top to deep and light greens at the bottom. While \"flicker of hope\" featured an explosive radial composition based on jet black, this work adopts a flowing, vertical composition that evokes natural grass and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower half of the painting, countless flowers, leaves, and vine-like motifs are depicted with white lines, connecting as if plants growing from the ground. Amidst the dense noise of colors, a delicate and figurative sense of life quietly emerges. From the orange space at the top, a white curve gracefully arcs downward, giving the impression of a hand reaching out to the sky, or a plant's tendril striving to reach the heavens from the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"reaching hand\" is thought to symbolize the white linear drawing that extends vertically through the painting—a movement rooted in the earth yet striving upward towards the warm orange light. Considering the artist's statement about \"the noise overflowing in my head,\" the myriad splashes of color are the very sounds of constantly surging emotions. From this chaos, the will to reach out towards something, or the desire for hope, is quietly expressed through the white linear flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the artist's comment states, the background was painted solely with bare hands, without brushes. This act of direct physical contact with the canvas conveys the rawness of emotion more directly. While \"flicker of hope\" was a twinkling light of hope, \"reaching hand\" can be described as a complementary piece that depicts the active will to reach out and grasp that light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e【Artist's Comment】\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work was created using only bare hands for the background (excluding the line art), without brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough seemingly abstract at first glance, a closer look reveals houses, flowers, and other things that stir the artist's emotions, creating a \"mysterious worldview that oscillates between abstraction and figuration.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe themes are the noises (sounds of emotions) that overflow in the artist's mind when not painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven something negative like \"noise\" transforms into \"sound of thought\" through art, becoming a positive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough my work, I want to convey to viewers the purity and beauty of art that can change even the parts of oneself one dislikes into something loved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ギャルリー亜出果","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48169611493527,"sku":"saoki-307","price":200000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/files\/din-reachinghand-1.jpg?v=1787716875"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/5504\/8588\/collections\/gold_-1.jpg?v=1787704771","url":"https:\/\/adekat-gallery.com\/en\/collections\/aokisatoko.oembed","provider":"ギャルリー亜出果","version":"1.0","type":"link"}