Matsui Dogs Vol.2

About the Artist: Matsui

Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1996,  he began his career as a designer after graduating from Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences. Since his first solo exhibition in 2022, he has held solo exhibitions and events in various locations. In 2023, he held events in Hong Kong and Taiwan, expanding his activities overseas.

Using dogs as his primary motif, matsui creates works characterized by bold, relaxed lines and vivid colors, and has collaborated with a wide range of brands both in Japan and internationally.

The floppy-eared and pointy-eared dogs depicted in Matsui’s works, known as “Matsui DOGS,” are imaginary figures without specific breeds or real-life models, created to express playfulness and humor. Sometimes appearing dog-like, and at other times almost human, their presence carries a sense of familiarity while retaining a certain ambiguity, quietly connecting with each viewer’s own feelings and memories.

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