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Nomiss

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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.

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    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.

  • Works
    • Nomiss, Smile Baby Blue and Baby Pink, 2022
      Smile Baby Blue and Baby Pink, 2022
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    • Nomiss, Smile Navy and Blonde , 2022
      Smile Navy and Blonde , 2022£ 1,950.00
    • Nomiss, Smile Rhubarb and Custard, 2022
      Smile Rhubarb and Custard, 2022
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    • Nomiss, Smile: Lemonade, Ice & Teal, 2022
      Smile: Lemonade, Ice & Teal, 2022
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    • Nomiss, Smile: Purple and Heather , 2022
      Smile: Purple and Heather , 2022£ 5,000.00
    • Nomiss, Smile: Peppermint & Candy, 2021
      Smile: Peppermint & Candy, 2021
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    • Nomiss, Smile: Periwinkle and Pink, 2021
      Smile: Periwinkle and Pink, 2021
      Sold
    • Nomiss, Smile: Sky Blue & Sunlight, 2021
      Smile: Sky Blue & Sunlight, 2021
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  • Exhibitions
    • London Art Fair 2022

      London Art Fair 2022

      21 - 24 Apr 2022
      Rhodes Contemporary Art is delighted to be taking part in the 34th annual London Art Fair at The Business Design Centre, 21st - 24th April 2022 (Booth G3). Featuring a curated selection of works by emerging, established and blue chip artists, we will be showcasing works we love and which...
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  • News
    • Nomiss Street Art

      Nomiss Street Art

      Nomiss' iconic 'girl' figure spotted in the streets of London November 11, 2021
      Recently spotted around the streets of London, Nommiss's famous girl motif has appeared in notorious London street locations, such as China Town and Mayfair. These...
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