小林 麻衣子
Maiko KOBAYASHI

Selected Works

Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #21-16_Acrylic on wood panel with Washi_60.6 x 50 cm_2016_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #22-16_Acrylic on wood panel with Washi_60.6 x 50 cm_2016_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #16-16_Acrylic on wood panel with Washi_53 x 41 cm_2016_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #15-16_Acrylic on wood panel with Washi_53 x 41 cm_2016_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #14-16_Acrylic on wood panel with Washi_31.8 x 41 cm_2016_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Blue Ⅰ_Acrylic on wood panel_38 x 45.5 cm_2012_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled painting #10-15_Acrylic on wood panel_41 x 31.8 cm_2015_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Portrait #Green_Acrylic on canvas_41 x 31.8 x 6 cm_2017_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Third Forest #2_Acrylic on canvas_53 x 41 x 6 cm_2017_m Maiko KOBAYASHI_Think about Bacon Gogh #0_Acrylic on canvas_100 x 72.7 cm_2017_A4 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Think about Accident #0_Acrylic on canvas_100 x 72.7 cm_2017_A4 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Think about Rousseau #0_Acrylic on canvas_72.7 x 100 cm_2017_A4 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Kawaii thinker_Acrylic on canvas with Washi_27.3 x 27.3 cm_2018_m Found me_m Don't paint me, Black #1_m Don't paint me, Black #3_m Untitled painting #28-18_m 小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled (Message#3)_Acrylic on Canvas_60×50×2cm_2019_m 小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Untitled (Message#4)_Acrylic on Canvas_60×50×2cm_2019_m Guiding light Nothing to know 小林麻~1 4_m 小林麻~2 小9951~1 小CB98~1 小F45D~1 小林麻~4 小林麻~3 小43DD~1 小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI_ Drawing for room D #fake!_Pencil, Oil pastel on paper_29.7×21cm_2017_s 小08C4~1 小4937~1 小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Acrylic on paper 纸上丙烯29.7 x 21 cm image size 43 x 34.8 frame size Scenes in Black #5 Scenes in Black #7 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Paris-001_Giclee, Etching on paper, ED50_33×37.7cm_2013 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Tokyo 001_Giclee, Etching on paper, ED50_33×37.7cm_2013 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Tokyo 002_Giclee, Etching on paper, ED50_33×37.7cm_2013 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Tokyo_003_Giclee, Etching on paper ED. 50_21 x 24 cm (image size) 33 x 37.7 cm (paper size)_2013 Maiko KOBAYASHI_CHANT et PIANO_Giclee, Etching on paper, ED50_36.5×34cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Special recommendation_Giclee, Etching on paper, ED50_34×36.5cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Waiting For The Time_ Lithograph, ED13_56.7×47.5cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_Framed Life_Lithograph,ED14_56.7×47.5cm_2012 DSC_3202 DSC_3185 Maiko KOBAYASHI_12-D_Lithograph,ED15_18.5×21cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_12-E_Lithograph,ED15_18.5×21cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_12-F_Lithograph,ED15_18.5×21cm_2012 Maiko KOBAYASHI_12-G_Lithograph,ED15_57×21.3cm_2012
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Untitled painting #21-16
Untitled painting #21-16
Acrylic on wood boardl with Washi
60.6×50cm
2016
Untitled painting #22-16
Untitled painting #22-16
Acrylic on wood panel with Washi
60.6×50cm
2016
Untitled painting #16-16
Untitled painting #16-16
Acrylic on wood board with Washi
53×41cm
2016
Untitled painting #15-16
Untitled painting #15-16
Acrylic on wood panel with Washi
41×53cm
2016
Untitled painting #14-16
Untitled painting #14-16
Acrylic on wood panel with Washi
31.8×41cm
2016
Blue Ⅰ
Blue Ⅰ
Acrylic on wood board
38×45.5cm
2012
Untitled painting #10-15
Untitled painting #10-15
Acrylic on wood board
41×31.8cm
2015
Portrait #Green
Portrait #Green
Acrylic on canvas
41×31.8×6cm
2017
Third Forest #2
Third Forest #2
Acrylic on canvas
53×41×6cm
2017
Think about
Think about "Bacon/Gogh" #0
Acrylic on canvas
100×72.7cm
2017
Think about
Think about "Accident" #0
Acrylic on canvas
100×72.7cm
2017
Think about
Think about "Rousseau" #0
Acrylic on canvas
72.7×100cm
2017
Kawaii thinker
Kawaii thinker
Acrylic on canvas with Washi
27.3×27.3cm
2018
Found me?
Found me?
Acrylic on wood board
41×31cm
2018
Don't paint me, Black #1
Don't paint me, Black #1
Acrylic on canvas
41×32cm
2018
Don't paint me, Black #3
Don't paint me, Black #3
Acrylic on canvas
41×32cm
2018
Untitled #28-18
Untitled #28-18
Acrylic on Canvas
100×70×3cm
2018
Untitled (Message#3)
Untitled (Message#3)
Acrylic on canvas
60×50×2cm
2019
Untitled (Message#4)
Untitled (Message#4)
Acrylic on canvas
60×50×2cm
2019
Guiding light
Guiding light
Acrylic on canvas
with Washi
41×31.8×1.8cm
2020
Nothing to know
Nothing to know
Acrylic on canvas
with Washi
41×31.8×6cm
2020
In between oneself and others #14
In between oneself and others #14
Mixed media with Washi
app., 35.5×27cm
2018, in San Francisco
In between oneself and others #16
In between oneself and others #16
Mixed media with Washi
app., 35.5×27cm
2018, in San Francisco
In between oneself and others #17
In between oneself and others #17
Mixed media with Washi
app., 36×26.5cm
2018, in San Francisco
Scenes in Black #two_doors
Scenes in Black #two_doors
Acrylic on paper
45×45cm/paper size
32×32cm/image size
2018
Scenes in Black
Scenes in Black
Acrylic on paper
45×45cm/paper size
32×32cm/image size
2018
Scenes in Black #two_a day
Scenes in Black #two_a day
Acrylic on paper
45×45cm/paper size
32×32cm/image size
2018
Drawing for room D #Don't paint me Yellow, please
Drawing for room D #Don't paint me Yellow, please
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
Drawing for room D #Don't paint me Red, please
Drawing for room D #Don't paint me Red, please
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
Drawing for room D #How many squares are on the floor?
Drawing for room D #How many squares are on the floor?
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
Drawing for room D #fake！
Drawing for room D #fake！
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
Drawing for room D #Let go my shoulder
Drawing for room D #Let go my shoulder
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
Drawing for room D #That is a BIG MISTAKE
Drawing for room D #That is a BIG MISTAKE
Pencil, Oil pastel on paper
29.7×21cm
2017
untitled
untitled
Acrylic on paper
29.7×21cm /paper size
43×34.8cm /frame size
2009
Scenes in Black #5
Scenes in Black #5
25.5×18cm/image size, 34.2×25.5cm/paper size
2011
Scenes in Black #7
Scenes in Black #7
25.5×18cm/image size, 34.2×25.5cm/paper size
2011
Paris-001
Paris-001
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
20.5×25.5cm/image size
33×37.7cm/paper size
2013
Tokyo_001
Tokyo_001
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
21×24cm/image size
33×37.7cm/paper size
2013
Tokyo_002
Tokyo_002
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
21×24cm/image size
33×37.7cm/paper size
2013
Tokyo_003
Tokyo_003
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
24×21cm/image size
37.7×33cm/paper size
2013
CHANT et PIANO
CHANT et PIANO
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
24×21cm/image size
36.5×34cm/paper size
2012
Special recommendation
Special recommendation
Giclee / Etching on paper,
ED 50
20.3×24.8cm/image size
34×36.5cm/paper size
2012
Waiting For The Time
Waiting For The Time
Lithograph, ED 13
44×35cm/image size
56.7×47.5cm/paper size
2012
Framed Life
Framed Life
Lithograph, ED 14
44×35cm/image size
56.7×47.5cm/paper size
2012
12-A
12-A
Lithograph, ED 15
12×15cm/image size
18.5×21cm/paper size
2012
12-C
12-C
Lithograph, ED 15
12×15cm/image size
18.5×21cm/paper size
2012
12-D
12-D
Lithograph, ED 15
12×15cm/image size
18.5×21cm/paper size
2012
12-E
12-E
Lithograph, ED 15
12×15cm/image size
18.5×21cm/paper size
2012
12-F
12-F
Lithograph, ED 15
12×15cm/image size
18.5×21cm/paper size
2012
12-G
12-G
Lithograph, ED 15
46.5×15.5cm/image size
57×21.3cm/paper size
2012

Bio

1977  Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

1998  Graduated from Musashino Art University Junior College Department of Stage Design

2008  Obtained the Master of Art with Distiction, School of Arts and Society, Northumbria University, UK

Maiko Kobayashi has created a unique and lovely creature, pale and soft, as if threatened by invisible forces and feeling helpless, but she retains a light of courage and hope in her heart. This creature is like a vessel of the human soul, into which the artist puts delicate emotions and affectional connections with others. In addition to studying characters, the artist also invests a lot of time in the selection of materials and painting skills, constantly breaking through to adapt to richer changes and layers. The artist grew up in Japan’s “ACG” and “Hikikomori” cultural background, the image she created is quite universal. With the deepening of her creation, this image has its own unique “lovely philosophy”, which in turn affects her contemporaries.

Since 2009, Maiko Kobayashi has held nearly 20 solo exhibitions in Europe, China, Japan, South Korea and other places. In recent years, her works have been sought after with remarkable achievements, in the international auction market. Meanwhile, several European and Japanese publishers continue to introduce her works.

  • Solo Exhibition

    2022 Where It All Began, Galerie OMOTESANDO, Tokyo, Japan
    2021 Dear Nameless City and You were there, Machida Pario Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
    2020 POP UP, LIGHT HOUSE Gallery, Tokyo Japan
    2020 Come on, Shun Art Gallery, Shanghai China
    2018 We are all Kawaii, Zero Spave, Beijing China
    Kawaii Thinker, Shun Art Gallery, Shanghai China
    2017 DEAR ART, Gallery WADA, Tokyo Japan
    2016 Living in the City, ROPPONGI HILLS A/D GALLERY, Tokyo Japan
    2015 Capture the moment, MITSUME, Tokyo Japan 
    2014 The works so far…, Machida City Hall, Tokyo Japan
    2013 mind / heart : right / light, Gallery WADA, Tokyo Japan
    2012 Drift into Time, Galerie OMOTESANDO, Tokyo Japan
    2011 Sorrows of Life, ROPPONGI HILLS A/D GALLERY, Tokyo Japan
    MIND in a Gap, Galerie OMOTESANDO, Tokyo Japan
    2010 ID, L MD Gallery, Paris France
    2009 Vale of Tears, hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO, Tokyo Japan

  • Group Exhibition

    2022 Palm Beach Modern+Contemporary, GR GALLERY, Miami, USA
    TAGBOAT ART FAIR, TOKYO PORTCITY TAKESHIBA, Tokyo, Japan
    Art Busan, Busan, Korea
    2021 ART MIAMI, GALLERY JOEUN, Miami, USA
    ART PARIS, GALLERY JOEUN, Paris, France
    KIAF 2021, GALLERY JOEUN, Seoul, Korea
    2021 ART BUSAN 2021, GALLERY JOEUN Booth, BEXCO Exhibition hall1, Busan, Korea
    The Forties; Alluring moments 4th, GALLERY JOEUN, Seoul, Korea
    TAGBOAT ART FAIR, TOKYO PORTCITY TAKESHIBA, Tokyo, Japan
    2020 Power of Life, Shun Art Gallery Tokyo, Tokyo Japan
    2019 Don’t look at me!, Pierre-Yves Caër Gallery, Paris France
    Out of line, Shun Art Gallery, Shanghai China
    2018 Young Artists from Japan, Blue Roof Museum, Sichuan China
    2017 ART FAIR TOKYO 2017 “Hopin’ Pocketful”, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo Japan
    2016 3331 Art Fair 2016 -Various Collectors Prizes- “Alternative space section”,
    3331 Arts Chiyoda, Tokyo Japan
    2013 Machida Connection “Born After 1970”, Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Tokyo Japan
    2012 FIELD OF NOW 2012, Ginza Yokyo Hall, Tokyo Japan
    2011 VOCA-The Vision of Contemporary Art 2011, The Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo Japan
    2010 Salon du dessin contemporain 2010, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris France

  • Publication

    2018  < Emo-jō> Collection aKa (a series of artist’s drawing books), Published by iKi Editions (France)
    2014 < Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon (Artists of the World) >, BAND 81 Knecht – Kretzner,The entry written by Ulrike Middendorf, Published by DE GRUYTER (Germany)
    2011 < NOUVELLE GARDE DE L’ART CONTEMPORAIN JAPONAIS >, Written by Sophie Cavaliero, Published by LE LEZARD NOIR (France)
    2008 < THE POWER OF JAPANESE CONTEMPORARY ART >, Written by Yumi Yamaguchi, Published by ASCll Inc. (Japan)
    2007 < WARRIORS OF ART > Written by Yumi Yamaguchi, Published by Kodansha International Ltd.

  • Others

    2008 Master course Graduation Work was purchased by Northumbria University, England.

Exhibitions

Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1

ART TAIPEI 2022 前田 正宪 Masanori MAEDA、尻上 寿 Kotobuki SHIRIAGARI、林 丈司 George HAYASHI、松枝 悠希 Yuki MATSUEDA、原田 透 Toru HARADA、小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI、柴 一茗 CHAI Yiming、曲 岩 QU Yan、余 启平 YU Qiping、中村 绫花 Ayaka NAKAMURA、Astro Nuts

2022.10.21 - 10.24
Shanghai -Fuxing Space-

Vessel of Souls 此木 三红大 Mikuo KONOKI、岛内 美佳 Mika SHIMAUCHI、水野 亮 Ryo MIZUNO、小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI、新藤 杏子 Kyoko SHINDO

2022.10.4 - 10.30
Shanghai -Fuxing Space-

Come On 小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI

2020.10.24 - 12.6
ONLINE PLATFORM

JING ART 2022 児島 善三郎 Zenzaburo KOJIMA、王 家增 WANG Jiazeng、前田 正宪 Masanori MAEDA、内田 江美 Emi UCHIDA、戈 子馀 GE Ziyu、小林 麻衣子Maiko KOBAYASHI、松枝 悠希 Yuki MATSUEDA、門田 奈々Nana MONDA、中村 绫花 Ayaka NAKAMURA

2022.6.30 - 7.30
National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Design China BEIJING 2021 吉原 治良 Jiro YOSHIHARA、草间 弥生 Yayoi KUSAMA、内田 江美 Emi UCHIDA、小林 麻衣子 Maiko KOBAYASHI、松枝 悠希 Yuki MATSUEDA、林 麻里子 Mariko HAYASHI、王 家增 WANG Jiazeng、李 允馥 Yunbok LEE、岛内 美佳 Mika SHIMAUCHI

2021.9.24 - 9.27
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