Keisuke Tanida speaks to us in a "new language" [Unique Communication #15]
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The artist of this work, which has such a mysterious magnetic force that it seems as if our bodies start moving naturally as we look at it, is Kayano Tanida, an artist based in Chiang Mai.
The title of the work is "How are you guys?" It has been developed into a dress and a card case, so many people may recognize it or already own it.
Currently, the online store stocks several of Keisuke's original illustrations and products, including "How are you guys?"
In particular, the first production run of the dresses sold out immediately. We are currently accepting pre-orders for additional production runs. Additionally, the card cases that were released the other day have also been sent to many customers.>Go to Kayano Tanida item list
How on earth are Keisuke's works, which have captivated the hearts of so many people, created? We will introduce you to Keisuke's production process and the secrets behind his work.
The brush moves with the sound
Keiya's wake-up time is 7am. Even if her alarm doesn't ring, she wakes up at this time and has a glass of strawberry milk with a glass of fruit-free white yogurt. Then she starts working.
This is a piece called "I like music. I like dancing." Music is an essential element of Keisuke's work, as he loves music.
As the title suggests, the colors are dancing to the music, creating an exquisite balance of dynamism and gentleness.
The soft brush strokes come from using acrylic paints with a lot of water. It's a technique that Keisuke learned himself while creating his works, rather than being taught by someone.
The photo on the left shows a piece that was painted while listening to the music of American singer Beyonce. Keisuke's painting has a powerful color and touch that seems to resonate with her powerful performance.
On the other hand, the photo on the right was taken on a day when the artist listened to a gentle-sounding song. The canvas painting has a soft, gentle color and touch. Keisuke's facial expression also has a gentle atmosphere.
By the way, the music that Keisuke listens to covers a wide range of genres, from the Western music that his mother likes to Fujii Kaze, which Keisuke loves. (By the way, he used to love Ohno from the male group "Arashi"!)
When an image comes to mind, Keisuke is able to move his brush forward with confidence, but when he is not satisfied with the result, he often just paints over the canvas with all his might.
After painting it over, he will start painting another picture.
This is how the piece "Courage" was born.
>Original artwork for "Courage"
He was not satisfied with the piece he had been working on for about a month, so he covered it with beige paint. Then, suddenly, inspiration struck him, and the vivid yellow paint began to dance, and he completed the piece in just five minutes.
Even if you've spent a long time creating something, if you're not satisfied with it, it gives you the courage to trust your heart and reset. Even though there are only two visible colors, the piece feels profound, probably because it is filled with stories like these.
His mother told him that when Keisuke is in the flow of his brush, he can sense the presence of the brush in his drawing form and in his work. In particular, when he was drawing "How are you guys?", he felt something unusual, like "This is different from usual. This is going to be a great piece."
Compared to his other works, the finished painting has a sense of depth, with many layers of clear colors. It seems to convey the strong feelings that Keisuke put into this work.
"How are you guys?" is also a very special piece for his mother. At first, she wanted to keep it, but then she decided to entrust it to us, saying, "I'm okay with entrusting it to HERALBONY." The original artwork was soon met by someone who treasured it, and it has been used in a variety of products, and is still loved by many people today.
>Original artwork for "New Year's Eve in Chaing Mai." "New Year's Eve in Chaing Mai.", which is used on handkerchiefs and card cases, is another piece that features unusual colors.
Keisuke, who likes pink and light blue, often incorporates these colors into his work, and in this work, the contrast between the soft pink and light blue on the vivid red base really stands out. This work was created using a unique technique of putting two colors of paint on the brush at the same time and painting in a pointillist style.
As the title suggests, this work was painted on New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai. The red and white colors are reminiscent of New Year's in Japan, and convey the excitement of people looking forward to the start of a new year.
There is a unique world in everything you see
Keisuke's works are inspired by music. In fact, some of his works are based on objects.
For example, there is a piece titled "Wheat," which is not the name of the plant wheat, but of a golden retriever that I had when I lived in Japan.
Yellow, purple, green, and a touch of light blue. It's easy to imagine what inspiration she got from the photo of Mugi-chan that her mother showed us.
And here is "Tropical Bird Feathers," which is based on the motif of colorful birds that live in tropical lands.
These works make me feel that there is a world that only Keiyayuki can depict.
No one knows when a talent will blossom.
Keiyayuki continues to depict his own unique world, but he actually only began his current creative activities around 2021.
When she was living in Japan, she attended an art class for children with disabilities run by her mother's friend, but she was not able to draw well at all. She also did not improve as much as she had hoped in a dance class for children with Down's syndrome, and her mother, seeing this, thought, "This child has no talent."
However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Chiang Mai and people were unable to go out and were forced to stay indoors, Keisuke looked for something he could do at home and started painting. As he was absorbed in silently painting, his current style was born.
"If my acquaintances from when he was in Japan knew that Keisuke had become a contracted artist for HERALBONY and that many products were being developed, they would surely be surprised," says Keisuke's mother. "You never know when your talent will blossom. So it's better not to give up on anything."
How to create a unique title
Keita's change is not just that he started painting. In fact, he says that he stopped speaking much after moving here. His artwork may now be a form of self-expression that replaces words.
Keisuke's mother came up with the titles for the works on his behalf, as he hardly speaks at all.
Some titles, like "Courage," are based on stories from the production process, while others are named to capture the thoughts that Keisuke puts into the work.
For example, in one work he was not satisfied with, he painted over a piece he was not satisfied with with navy blue paint, and painted it on top of that, titled "Sea and Space." The combination of white, blue, and gold, applied vigorously to the canvas, looked like a raging ocean, and Keisuke's anger was felt in the strong momentum, which is what inspired him to come up with the title.
> "Be a bit careful beyond that" Original artwork
The work "Be Careful Beyond That Point" reflects the lifestyle in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai has many rivers, and there is a canal near a restaurant that the family often visits. When they go there, the family's dog sometimes runs off, and the word came to mind after seeing this. The exquisite color of the brown parts of this work, which resembles the soil and rivers of Chiang Mai, is a favorite feature of the mother.
Here's another great episode from the title.
The title of this sparkling red fruit that looks ready to burst at any moment is "My First Love Became a Professional Wrestler."
Apparently, this title is based on a true story! When Keisuke was in the fifth grade, his first love was a boy named "Kacchan." He and his older sister had Down's syndrome, just like Keisuke, so they became close. One night, before going to sleep, Keisuke suddenly blurted out, "Kacchan, I wonder if you're asleep yet." His first love is now a professional wrestler.
His mother felt that this work reminded her of the excitement and sparkle of those days, so she gave it the title Keiya's First Love.
Not only the title, but also the production process shows scenes of collaboration with his mother. Keisuke chooses the colors and does all the actual painting himself, but when he picks up the paints he spills everything, so his mother is in charge of getting the paints out.
Although Keiyayuki does not like to converse, he understands what the people around him say, and he seems to be able to communicate in perfect harmony with his mother, who is always by his side.
His mother said that at first she felt lonely when Keisuke stopped speaking. However, she said that she didn't want him to do anything he didn't like, and that she now thinks that "not talking" is just like Keisuke.
His mother is not bound by the stereotypes that "being able to speak is a good thing" or "you should be able to speak in a way that suits those around you," but instead takes a positive approach to Keisuke's individuality, saying, "There are times when it's more convenient not to speak."
Under the watchful eye of his mother, Keisuke is following his own path, expressing himself through art and connecting with others through his work.
Art has the power to connect people.
Keiya's works are a new language of her own, with her thoughts tightly packed onto the canvas and layered in multiple layers.
Products featuring this artist's work
>《Pre-order item》Satin dress "How are you guys?"
>Handkerchief "New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai."
> Sub-bag "How are you guys?" (M)
>Leather card case "New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai."
>Interior art "How are you guys?"
>Interior art "New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai."
>Click here for a list of Kayano Tanida's original artworks and items
Kayano Tanida
She wakes up at 7am every morning without an alarm and drinks a glass of fruit-free white yogurt and strawberry milk. She has become incredibly good at a number of games and lives her own unique life with outstanding and particular preferences.
For her, her encounter with acrylic paints was the beginning of her happiness. Painting became a daily routine, and the colorful, heartwarming expressions she creates are the scenery she sees, and her own words, even though she rarely speaks a word.
