[NEWS] HERALBONY 2023 key visual announced

We are pleased to announce the 2023 key visuals for art lifestyle brand "HERALBONY."

The theme of the key visual is "clean and modern."
We aim to create a society where diversity is respected and everyone can live on an equal footing, placing great importance on the values ​​of "empathy" and "the strength to care for others," and we deliver a clean worldview that is not bound by age or gender.

The costume design is by Iwate Prefecture artist Sanae Sasaki, who has been a popular part of HERALBONY's art since the brand's early days, and she is wearing a new shirt and dress printed with "(Untitled) (Circle)."
*This is a new product that will be released in mid-March.


■Three people, including keyboardist Kan Sano, are featured as models

For the 2023 key visuals, we asked three people with a connection to HERALBONY to serve as models: keyboardist Kan Sano, who produced the music for HERALBONY's sound project "lab.5 ROUTINE RECORDS" at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa; model Chiba Yuka, who is from Iwate Prefecture; and Iga Gan'odoru, a writer under contract with HERALBONY.

As for Iga Kannodome, a contracted artist with HERALBONY, his art will be used for the first time in items to be released in March 2023.

Information on the new products will be announced on the online store in mid-March. Please look forward to it.


■ Episodes from the shoot

The day of the shoot was when the three of them met for the first time.

Iga Kan'o, a contracted writer for HERALBONY, plays the cello as a hobby, and when keyboardist Kan Sano began playing on the grand piano on the set, the two of them sparked off a live session on the spot.

Even without exchanging words, we were able to show off each other's strengths in the same space, creating a space where we could resonate with each other.

You can also watch the making of the shoot on YouTube.

■Comment from Kan Sano

Through Heralbony's wonderful project "ROUTINE RECORDS," I felt that music exists in the space between people. I would like to continue to fully support Heralbony's activities, which are constantly turning things that tend to be perceived negatively into positive ones.


Kan Sano (Keyboardist/Producer)

Kan Sano
Keyboardist/Producer. Graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in piano and jazz composition. While he is a leading figure in the beat music scene, he also performs improvisations on just the piano in a unique style that fuses jazz and classical music. During live performances with a band set, he also plays trumpet, bass, and drums, and enthuses the audience. His released songs "On My Way Home," "DT pt.2," and "Sit At The Piano" have each been played over 10 million times. As he established his presence as a Japanese musician, he was the first Japanese to release a song on the prestigious British label Decca Records. In addition, Tom Misch has publicly declared that he is a fan of Kan Sano and appointed him as the opening act for his own performances in Japan and Korea, and he is active both domestically and internationally. In addition, as a producer, keyboardist, and remixer, he has participated in live performances and recordings of many artists, including Chara, UA, Hirai Ken, Ayaka, and m-flo, and has also been in charge of many commercial music and theater music. The name "Kan Sano" is spreading rapidly in various scenes.

https://www.instagram.com/k.an.s.an.o/
https://twitter.com/kansano

Comment from Yuka Chiba

We have something in common, we were both born in Iwate Prefecture.

When I first heard about this wonderful project in my hometown, I was so excited to look it up on the web and social media. I was so excited to be able to be a part of Heralbony's worldview that I tried to imagine how I could express it.

I was honored to perform alongside such a fascinating pair of performers, Cansano-san and Iga-san, and it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience for me. Thank you very much.

Chiba Yuka
Born on August 21, 1992, in Iwate Prefecture.
In addition to working as a model in magazines and advertisements, she also appears in commercials and music videos.
With her unique and languid appearance, she can make any outfit look stylish and fashionable.
His notable appearances include the music video for King Gnu's "Vinyl" in 2017 and the advertisement for "cresc. by ASTALIFT" in 2022.
He has been active in many fields, including appearing in popular works, and we look forward to his continued success in the future.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_chibayuka_/


■Comment from Iga Kan'o-dome (from his mother)
The location where the key visual was shot was truly a professional workplace.
However, thanks to the support of the staff, I think that Kandoru was able to stay calm even with many cameras pointed at him. I felt like I had discovered a new side of him that even his parents didn't know about. The experience of working with many people to create something is very valuable for Kandoru.

Thanks to Heralbony, I think Gan-Otoko-Ryu was able to encounter a new world and experience the joy of connecting with people. Thank you for this opportunity.


Iga Kanotoru (Heralbony contracted writer)

Kaoru Iga
Born on August 26, 1988 in Tokyo. After attending a creative art class for therapeutic education and a general painting circle, he began creating works at an art class in a free school in 2013. He has continued to exhibit his works since exhibiting at the Art Brut Tachikawa exhibition in 2015.

[Major presentations]
2015-2020 Art Brut Tachikawa Exhibition (Mitsukoshi Isetan Tachikawa)
March 2019: Solo exhibition at Salon de Kamoshita (Fuchu, Tokyo)
August 2020, Ginza Nagai Gallery "Art Brut TAMA Selection Exhibition"
October 2020, Ginza Central Gallery "4 Person Exhibition"
November 2020: "Two-person exhibition" at Yutorogi Museum of Art (Hamura, Tokyo)
April 2021 Toyohashi Brut Art Contest (Judges' Special Award)


■STAFF
Hair: ABE (M0)
Makeup: yUKI (M0)
Photographer/Editor: Yasuyuki Ishii (M0)
Designer/Creative Director: Haruko Kawasaki (Heralbony)