Yukiko Izumi

Yukiko Izumi er en japansk vægmaler og grafisk designer med base i New York. Hendes passion er at forskønne og revitalisere bydele og at gøre kunst mere lokalt tilgængeligt. 

Som immigrant tror hun på at synlig kunst kan bygge bro mellem kulturer og nedbryde sprogbarrierer. Hendes værker omfavner det simple i japansk design ved at bruge farver, der bibringer en følelse af lys og lethed til både beskueren og omgivelserne. De fleste af hendes værker findes i Brooklyn, New York.

 

Yukiko Izumi is a Japanese muralist and graphic designer based in New York, USA. Her passion lies in making art more accessible for locals to enjoy, while also beautifying and revitalizing the neighborhood, and encouraging crime prevention through her work. 

Also as an immigrant, she believe visual art has the power to build bridges between cultures and overcome language barriers. Her work embodies the simplicity of Japanese design, utilizing colors that bring a sense of brightness and freshness to both viewers and the environment. 

Most of her murals are located in Brooklyn, created for the community, organizations, local businesses, and parks.