The Japanese schoolgirl image was made famous by comic books and cartoons. But not everyone thinks they’re so kawaii (cute). What do Japanese women make of this archetype? Lisa Katayama met three young art stars whose work reclaims and re-invents female pop imagery, in some disturbing ways. But don’t call them feminists.
Toast Girl in Action
Super Sucker
Artist: Toast GirlAlbum: Mini AlbumLabel: Philter RecordsI'm Bored
Artist: Toast GirlAlbum: Mini AlbumLabel: Philter RecordsGo Romantic
Artist: Toast GirlAlbum: Mini AlbumLabel: Philter RecordsHello Afro
Artist: Toast GirlAlbum: Mini AlbumLabel: Philter RecordsKaiju No Ballad
Artist: Toast GirlAlbum: Spring, River, Flower, Moon, NightLabel: Philter RecordsProduced by:
Lisa Katayama
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"I'm Bored - I'm the Chairman of the Bored" is from an Iggy Pop song! From his LP New Values, 1979. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGDb8X8limY
I am especially impressed by the fabric created with aluminum and copper wire. Beautiful. Curious as to what the uses for it are.
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