Paris-based artist Makiko Tanaka will be holding her solo exhibition, "Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier," at nidi gallery from May 10th to 23rd.

Makiko Tanaka expresses her work freely using a variety of media, including watercolors, oil paints, pencils, and ceramics. Her diverse style encompasses a wide range of paintings and three-dimensional works that exude elegant humor in a romantic, surreal world.

She has also garnered much support for her illustrations for FASHION HEADLINE's popular "Fortune Telling" content, as well as her charming, pop illustrations and animations, such as the "Fantasy Gastronomy" series in the online version of Shiseido's "Hanatsubaki" magazine, and her collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris. Titled "Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier," this exhibition takes its name from the street where she actually lives. It features watercolors of everyday life in the area where she paints every day, as well as familiar objects, food, and animals. It also features three-dimensional works such as "Faïence," a traditional European ceramic known for its smooth porcelain surface. Why not enjoy the unique perspective of a Japanese artist active in Paris, a city where diverse cultures intersect, as well as her rich imagination? [Artist Profile] Makiko Tanaka Born in Tokyo in 1975, she currently resides in the southern suburbs of Paris. She traveled to France in 2013 as a fellow overseas trainee of the Agency for Cultural Affairs. She has exhibited mainly in Japan and abroad, and has also worked as an illustrator on projects with companies such as Shiseido and Pierre Hermé Paris Japon. Her portfolio includes "La collection gastronomique" (2016) and "VuVu" (2018). tanakamakiko.com. [Exhibition Information] Tanaka Makiko Solo Exhibition: "Avenue Paul Vaillant Couturier" Dates: May 10th - 23rd. Venue: nidi gallery. Address: Pegasus Mansion Ebisu 102, 2-27-14 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Hours: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Closed: Wednesdays (May 15th and 22nd).