Tropical Girl - Giclee Print 23'' x 22''

Eternally fascinated by the beauty of the female form and spirit, Coco Masuda puts forth a unique vision of the women she observes in her daily life in New York, and during her frequent travels to Hawaii and Tokyo.
Typically drawing from her memory, her creative process allows her to invent imagined identities for these observed, real women. This narrative element to her works engages the viewer, while their elegant simplicity and striking colors captivates the eye.  Drawing on her Japanese heritage, Masuda is equally influenced by both the fine and decorative arts and her meticulous craftsmanship conveys a deep respect for the tradition of making art. Masuda's carefully balanced compositions reflect her artistic acumen: beautiful areas of negative space interplay with graceful shapes and intense tones.

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Coco Masuda graduated from New York City's prestigious Parsons School of Design.  She now lives and works in New York, where she is also a successful illustrator.

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