Nomiss

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.