Junko Mizuno's work is referred to as Gothic kawaii (cute) or kawaii noir style. It is a mixture of childlike sweetness/cuteness with blood and terror. Her work is influenced by shojo manga works (manga aimed at girls aged 10 - 18) and this influence is shown through her use of bright colours and the big eyes she gives to her characters. Mizuno uses a variety of materials and mediums for her art works.
This piece depicts a succubus (a female demon which seduces men) and a frog both dressed in school uniform. The succubus is holding a book and in her other hand, she is summoning a flame. The lines used in this piece are quite bold and make the image seem lifelike. The two main colours used are black and gold.
The way the piece is constructed means viewers are drawn to the flame as it stands out against the grey background and it adds life to the picture.
I think this piece has been created for a collection and possibly to show Junko's love for acrylic paint which she uses in most of her artwork. This relates to my project because it is she an artist who works in manga style and some of her works have influenced me greatly. Despite some of her works being twisted and creepy, they have touched me in a small way and I have decided to use her as my main artist to refer to in my work.
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