Susumu is another G-Men artist. His works are definitely on the harsher side of the scale, I haven’t put up some of his images here as they are quite intense (I’ve put the ’softer’ ones up here!), so if you would like to see them then let me know.
Fire ceremony, water color painting on paper, 45×33cm, $800AUD+GST
Snow, water color painting on paper, 36.6 × 24.3cm, AUD$400＋GST
Seizoh is one of the top caricaturists in the field. Next to Jiraiya he is the second top money making caricaturist in Japan selling 15,000 comics! In 1990 he started drawing cartoons such as Sabu, SAMSON and Dave. In 1995 he started contributing to G-men magazine as a regular caricaturist. He has published many comic books with Furukawa syobou publisher (G-men), featuring his main character who is a rather stout type and older guy (a kind of daddy type of guy), also he draws bondage and tattoo illustration.
Beast of Alias 3, Glicee print, 42.0×29.4cm, $700AUD+GST
Here’s a preview of works by Yamato Saimon who will be in our upcoming exhibition. His works feature masculine, beefy men with a real anal fixation. Kinky! All the works below are original pencil on paper.
Lay Eggs by Yamato Saimon, 25.6×36.4cm, $700AUD+GST with frame
Kazuhide is a G-Men artist, regularly contributing for G-Men magazine. He started drawing cartoons in 1991 for magazines such as G-Men, Badi and Adon under the name Syuusaku Daimon. From 2004 he began working under the name Kazuhide Ichikawa. Continuing to publish in Super SM-Z and GBless, his comic have a theme of SM, SF, Period Play, Fantasy, as well as storys with either a serious or comic touch. Generally Kazuhide nowadays published SM stories.
If you’d like to meet Kazuhide please join as at our exhibition opening night where he’ll be coming to Australia especially for Mardis Gras.
Go-Go Footballers by Kazuhide Ichikawa, 42.0x59.4cm, $700AUD+GST
This is a new breathtaking work by Jiraiya. It’s an original work presented on a traditional Japanese folding screen. The work itself is pretty big, nearly two metres in length and looks stunning folded out in all it’s (his) glory (the picture below doesn’t do it full justice. On exhibit in Sydney, February 25th-March 6th.
Folding screen where beefy man was drawn (2010) by Jiraiya
I’ve had quite a bit of interest in Gengoroh Tagame’s visit to Sydney for Mardis Gras and the works that will be on display. I’ve decided to display the works that will be on display here so anyone interested can see what will be displayed. All works are originals and will be on sale, so I’m including the prices for those interested.
Don’t forget that he will be attending the opening night on February 25th at 6pm at Tom Dunne gallery, 11 Little Burton Street, Darlinghurst. Come along and meet the master.
“G10 ~ Master’s Whip” (1996)
Acrylic on board board – 25.7cm x 36.4cm
$6000 AUD+GST
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There was only one lesbian artist who joined Mardi Gras exhibition. I felt sorry for any lesbians who visited the exhibition as they were presented with lots of images of gay men. To be honest, it’s difficult to find Japanese lesbian artists, as it’s hard to find the lesbian community in Japan. There are some lesbian bars in Japan, for sure, but to find bars and parties is different to find artists. It’s rare to meet someone who says ‘I’m a lesbian’ in public. There are only websites which are fantasy for men. I was looking for lesbian artists in many ways, and eventually found an artist who could be bisexual
She is Mari Yamagiwa who has been doing business with Mayumi International. Her artwork has many lesbian collectors. I asked her directly if she is lesbian or bisexual. Her answer was “….”. Yes, it’s a secret. I got a hunch from her works and found some artists whose works imply lesbian taste. Kana Yoshida, Mana Yamamoto and Aran. They are making their artworks based on their personal fantasy. I’m not sure if they are lesbian artists. But I can clearly say all of them are women’s fantasy for women. That’s the lesbian art. I’m not sure if they are lesbian. Of course they could be lesbian, and that’s maybe why they agree with the upcoming exhibition for Mardi Gras and joined it. Viva Viva!!! Lesbian art, banzai!
Artwork by Aran
DNA magazine issue #121
In case you don’t know about DNA magazine, it is Australia’s leading gay publication and features a lot of buff guys as well as articles about goings on in the Australian gay scene. There is often quite a few features on art and artists, so its worth checking out. Not sure about availability outside Australia.
I have some vintage Hideki Koh works for sale. These are original hand drawn pieces with he drew for Barazoku magazines in Japan. If you are interested in some fun, sexy works then take a look. I have created a page about Hideki Koh’s vintage works on the blog where you can check all of the works out at.
Let me know if you would like to purchase any by emailing me at masahiko@mayumiinternational.com.
Merry Christmas (2002 ) from Bara-Zoku Magazine. Pencil on paper 22.2cm×31.5cm - $150 AUD
I happened to find this new sculpture artist from a Japanese community website. His name is KOW, and I thought he might be able to make something interesting after I saw his 3D artwork. I asked him to make artwork which is pop and has a sense of the erotic. An erotic and pop artist has been born from my suggestion. All his works are new and it’s the first time for KOW to exhibit his works overseas. Pick up and hold his work okay? Oh, this size is familiar? It reminds you of something? And, it’s cute.
I’d like to have your feedback! I’d like you to touch and see his artworks! You can check these works out at our exhibition for Mardis Gras, Come and play.
Any shape you like by KOW, 2009
