Mihoko Takata adds drama to daily life with her monochrome illustrations

Date
31 March 2016

Berlin-based illustrator Mihoko Takata creates work for novels and short stories. Her illustrations are subtle and feel almost voyeuristic with the distant and unobtrusive perspective she draws from. This slight separation from the action feels as though we’re only getting a snapshot of the narrative making it all the more intriguing.

With mottled textures and greyscale tones, the shadows and silhouettes of her figures add to the appeal of Mihoko’s work. Through this monochromatic, moody atmosphere the Japanese illustrator manages to conveys a sense of drama in the day-to-day activities she depicts.

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Mihoko Takata

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Rebecca Fulleylove

Rebecca Fulleylove is a freelance writer and editor specialising in art, design and culture. She is also senior writer at Creative Review, having previously worked at Elephant, Google Arts & Culture, and It’s Nice That.

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