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Nomiss draws on kawaii aesthetic and playfully engages with the challenge, that a cartoon-like character can’t be fine art.
Nomiss is a contemporary painter based in London. Coming from a career of illustration and art direction, their Girl character has developed over time to become a signature image.
The universal, yet unique Girl motif is playful and hopeful, presenting the viewer with an ageless, anonymous character. The enlarged eyes and a small, simplistic body are a nod to contemporary Japanese painters such as Yoshitomo Nara and kawaii aesthetics.
Kawaii can be translated as ‘cute’ or ‘adorable’ and over the past decades has become a cultural phenomenon. Epitomized by Manga comics, Hello Kitty merchandise, and the Pokémon franchise, the kawaii aesthetic is a prominent aspect of Japanese popular culture.
Nomiss constantly plays with colour palettes and tones, and as an outcome no two paintings are the same. Each colour way creates a different mood, from a cheerful pink to a tranquil green. However, one thing remains the same: the Girl is always the hero, always the protagonist.
Their works’ clean lines and defined style create a niche positioning amidst artists such as Kaws and Roy Lichtenstein, taking a thick cartoon-like black outline, and elevating it on canvas. The way the simple lines are enlarged in this way emphasise the imperfections such as the slight blotting of ink where the line ends. Yet, the works are so refined and smooth, these imperfections are there to remind the viewer that this immaculate work is in fact hand made.
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Works
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Smile Baby Blue and Baby Pink, 2022Sold
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Smile Navy and Blonde , 2022£ 1,950.00
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Smile Rhubarb and Custard, 2022Sold
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Smile: Lemonade, Ice & Teal, 2022Sold
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Smile: Purple and Heather , 2022£ 5,000.00
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Smile: Peppermint & Candy, 2021Sold
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Smile: Periwinkle and Pink, 2021Sold
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Smile: Sky Blue & Sunlight, 2021Sold
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