I’ve noted Yuko’s work browsing through illustration books on various occasions. While searching the web tonight her illustrations caught my eye yet again. Based in New York Yuko Shimizu‘s work reminds one of Japanese Woodcuts. The combination of New York influences, the sexual connotations, the attention to detail and the strong Japanese heritage makes her illustrations unique and so fantastic.
For more info on this talented illustrator I advise you to read this interview.
Yuko Shimizu – Tsunami
PLAYBOY July 05 issue story about natural disasters destroying earth
(Society of Illustrators 48 Gold Medal)
Yuko Shimizu
Originally created for alphabet book project later published as a large size poster insertfor Yen Magazine of Australia
