Kaleidoscope Garden: A Hiromi Matsuo Works Collection

Hiromi Matsuo draws women in Japanese and Western clothing with a retro and classic worldview. This book is a collection of works composed of work paintings such as her paintings and works produced at exhibitions, plus original works including those published in doujinshi. Grasping the changes in fashion and lifestyle culture from the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa eras, adding her own modern interpretation and her own arrangement, she considers appropriate designs and decorations. We will also focus on Mr. Matsuo’s work creation, and introduce the design know-how that makes retro-modern women more attractive, with commentary by the artist himself.Chapter 1: Kimono/Retro-Modern Exhibition work/from ’Magazine Rondo’, ’Department Store Waltz’, ’Secret’ work/Original work/Calendar/GoodsChapter 2: Cover art/Advertisement/Work art Book cover art/Cocoon series cover art & making/Advertisement illustrationChapter 3: Design ”Magazine Rondo” magazine design/Doujinshi work collection digest & design/logotype/typography/monyo/pattern design/costumes/accessories/furnishingsChapter 4: Making & Tips Cover illustration production process / rough sketch (person, kimono, flower, plant, etc.) / artist interview