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# Project Description New Faces Tiago Mattis Summary Final work Tiago is a bilingual freelance illustrator and comic artist currently based in Kumamoto, Japan. His passion for illustration, comics and design stems from an interest in people and the desire to capture the beauty of life on a blank page. Tiago is a bilingual freelance illustrator and comic artist currently based in Kumamoto, Japan. H... College School of Pre-Degree Studies Course UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Graduation year 2009 Tiago began this project in hopes of highlighting the whole spectrum of cultures and peoples who live and work in Japan. By highlighting other cultures he hopes to offer Japanese audiences a more inclusive and representative view of the world around them outside the archetypal “westerner” that tends to dominate Japanese media. At the same time, he wants people of colour living in Japan to have a sense of belonging and see themselves reflected in his artwork. Final work 東京タワーでの乾杯·A toast at Tokyo Tower Tiago began this project in hopes of highlighting the whole spectrum of cultures and peoples who live and work in Japan. By highlighting other cultures he hopes to offer Japanese audiences a more inclusive and representative view of the world around them outside the archetypal “westerner” that tends to dominate Japanese media. At the same time, he wants people of colour living in Japan to have a sense of belonging and see themselves reflected in his artwork. 日常挨拶·Everyday greetings Tiago’s “Everyday greeting” illustrates the everyday kindnesses that are common throughout Japan. The shyness and awkwardness of speaking a foreign language and the joy of succeeding and making a new friend. 富士山での友情·Fuji friendship Mount Fuji holds a unique spiritual power and has been featured in artworks for centuries. In this piece we see the glee and elation of a first trip to the world famous landmark. His love for the country is palpable in this image; enticing us to take a trip of our own to the land of the rising sun. Share this project Tiago began this project in hopes of highlighting the whole spectrum of cultures and peoples who live and work in Japan. By highlighting other cultures he hopes to offer Japanese audiences a more inclusive and representative view of the wo... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard
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