Motohiro Hayakawa (Japan, 1974) studied at the Technical Institute of his region (Yamaguchi) and soon began working as an illustrator in comics. His works have been exhibited in various Tokyo galleries such as the Morishita Cultural Center, and he is also a member of the Tokyo Society of Illustrators.
This Japanese artist in his creations fuses the nostalgia of the seventies with the avant-garde of science fiction and animation. His creations are inspired by spooky monsters, noisy robots, and seventies-style, often kitsch, science fiction heroes.
Strokes and Textures: The Fusion of the Gelatinous and the Linear
Another distinctive aspect of Hayakawa’s art is his gelatinous shapes and fine lines. These characteristics give his works a sense of movement and fluidity as if each piece were in constant transformation. The gelatinous shapes, in particular, add an almost tactile dimension to his art, inviting viewers to imagine what it would be like to touch and feel these unique surfaces.
Jet Thunder: Seventies Influences and Style
The superhero Jet Thunder drinks from the style of its creator, a style that mixes the kitsch, with the look of the 70s, and fluorescent colors. With a robust and upright body, his head surprises us in the form of a triangle without barely guessing a face. This geometric element not only adds a touch of originality and modernism but also symbolizes Hayakawa’s ability to fuse simple shapes with complex concepts.
The influence of science fiction adventures and cartoons is evident in Jet Thunder. Hayakawa pays homage to classic superheroes with a twist that reflects his unique style. The seventies aesthetic is noticeable not only in colors and shapes but also in the figure’s posture, which seems taken from an action scene of a movie or comic from that era.
It is a sculpture that measures 33 cm in height, is cast in resin, and is hand-painted to perfection. It consists of only 50 pieces worldwide, making it a limited-edition sculpture.
This collaboration with the Japanese artist Motohiro Hayakawa brings us closer to Japan, the cradle of art toy sculptures.
