
OKOKUME
Spain | B. 1985
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Okokume, also known as Laura Mas Hernandez, is best known for her signature character Cosmic Girl. The pink-haired spirit with turquoise skin is the universe’s messenger to spread the importance of protecting the environment. She travels in space and tends to the planets in need and restore them to their former glory.
Her Lowbrow style of creating reflected the influences of Japanese manga, American cartoon and street culture. Her gleeful and colorful works transports the audience into the universe of Cosmic Girl and her companions, preaching the positive messages they believe in. Her cheerful and positive works are met with much popularity, making her one of the fastest growing contemporary artists.
Okokume was born in 1985 in Barcelona. She graduated from the renown Llotja Advanced School of Art and Design in Barcelona. Her works have been widely exhibited in galleries and art fairs in cities around the world, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, Los Angeles and Berlin, to name but a few. Her biggest solo exhibition to date was held in 2018 at the K11 Art Mall in Hong Kong and have achieved numerous satisfying auction records in 2020. She now lives and shares a studio with her partner, artist Okrabelo in Barcelona. |