Exhibition reminiscent:

An Exhibition of New Works by Sleepless Kao
March 2 – 31, 2018
At Branches & Knots

A playful exhibition at Branches & Knots featuring over 30 works including original paintings and prints by Sleepless Kao

Sleepless Kao an artist-in-motion, and author & illustrator of three children’s books, Monchan’s Bag, Emily and the Mighty Om and Duet for Simply Read Books, premieres her new original paintings, and limited edition prints. The exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the world of nostalgia and kawaii (cuteness)

Meets: Terra in L.A.

Meet Katsuya Terada at GR2 Gallery in L.A.

My article is in February issue on The Bulletin/Geppo Magazine.

先月「ソニックゲーム」の生みの親、 安原広和さんと寺田さんと東京でお会いしたわけですが、日本からバンクーバーに戻り、休む間もなく寺田さんの個展のためにL.A.に飛びました

どれだけファンなんだって？笑

2月号に英語版で掲載です

日本語版はこちらで掲載です

Meets: Katsuya Terada & Hirokazu Yasuhara

I interviewed Katsuya Terada & Hirokazu Yasuhara and wrote article in Dec. issue on The Bulletin/Geppo Magazine.

　今回は新年スペシャルバージョンと称して「落書きing」な漫画家でありアーティストの寺田克也さんとゲーム、「ソニック」の生みの親、安原広和さんと東京で飲んだ時のお話です。とはいえ、ただただ飲んで食べていただけなので話の内容はほぼ覚えておらず…ただただ楽しかった笑

バンクーバーの日系雑誌、
“The Bulletin Magazine”の１２月号に掲載です！

Book Camp:

Learn how to draw children’s books using Photoshop by Sleepless Kao

August 14 – 18, 2017

At Vancouver Public Library

Calling all aspiring writers and book lovers! Sharpen your pencils, stretch your typing fingers, and spark your imagination at VPL’s Writing & Book Camp! Our inclusive program welcomes youth who want to try creative writing for the first time, aspiring authors with mountains of manuscripts, and everyone in between!

more info about Book Camp

Creators Vancouver:

Interviewed by “Creators Vancouver” online Magazine

Creators Vancouver profiles professional artists and designers across a broad range of fields

Read more about the interview with Sleepless Kao by Creators Vancouver

Winterruption:

Open Air Illustration for Winterruption Festival on Granville Island by Sleepless Kao February 17-19, 2017

Granville Island presents the 12th Winterruption Festival. This mid-winter celebration of Vancouver culture and arts features live music, theatre, dance and street performance plus art, film, crafts, family activities and, of course, great food!

Look out for the 2017 festival poster featuring Kao’s cute illustration!

more info about Winterruption

love art:

An Exhibition of New Works by Sleepless Kao & Jodi Sam
At Branches & Knots

February 10-28, 2017

Opening Reception Friday,
February 10th, 2017, 6PM – 9PM

This exhibition premiers Sleepless Kao’s original paintings for her upcoming projects, and her new artwork

About Branches & Knots
A fashion & lifestyle retailer carrying unique items from Japan, Europe and Vancouver in the trendy area of Kitsilano, Vancouver

The Book Wars:

Interviewed by The Book Wars

Read more about Interview Sleepless Kao by The Book Wars

PAPER-YA:

Snapshot interview with a favorite local artist, Kaori from Sleepless Kao!

Interviewed by “paper-ya”

Drawing Night & Day:

An Exhibition of New Works by Sleepless Kao & Lisa Cinar
At Visual Space May 22 – 24, 2014

Opening Reception
Thursday, May 22, 2014 6pm – 9pm

The exhibition premiers original paintings from Kao’s upcoming children’s book Emily and the Mighty Om . Featuring more than 40 works includes digital prints and limited edition silkscreen prints. This exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the world of childlike playfulness and kawaii (cute in Japanese).

“Little creatures pop out of my brain around midnight and tell me, “play with me”. They demand more room, so I put them onto large canvases. Other creatures do not stop moving, so I make a short animation of them.”

– Sleepless Kao

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