There are 190 to go until Celebration Japan kicks off at Makuhari Messe on 18th – 20th April, and StarWars.com reveal the first five pieces of artwork for what will be a selection of 17 passes for the event. Pete Vilmur talks with artist TAKUMI about the artwork, his process and the influences for the art.
Check out the badge art for Star Wars Celebration Japan.
Interview with the artist at the link below.
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In the ukiyo-e tradition of illustration, TAKUMI has produced a total of 17 pieces of art for the Star Wars Celebration Japan badge set, utilizing composition, color, character poses and motifs to convey a story for each one. “When I was working on the badge art, I spent a lot of time revisiting the characteristics and backgrounds of each character, thinking about how to adapt their narrative into the ukiyo-e,” he explains. “I looked back at the stories depicted in the masterpieces by ukiyo-e artists of the past, analyzing the motifs and elements woven into their compositions, and thought about which characters’ narratives would best fit with those themes. The research continued until I found the right theme for each character.
- Ratcliffe, Amy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 284 Pages - 04/29/2025 (Publication Date) - Chronicle Books (Publisher)
