Visual artist based in Canada, creating illustrations, public art, and community experiences inspired by Japanese culture.

Work

Japanese-influenced illustration for visual storytelling across books, editorial, and branding.

Chikako Ogawa in a red kimono hand-painting a large ink brush illustration on fabric

Black and white mural of a cat riding a crane over ocean waves and a turtle

Illustrated box art for the Tokyo Treasure 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle

Phone case sticker illustration of a cat wearing a floral crown and kimono

Projects

Each residency is a space to experiment, revisit memories, and transform them into new artistic expressions.

Chikako Ogawa posing in front of a large hand-painted mural of a cat riding a crane

In-progress pen and ink illustration of a boy embracing a giant fish in a reed marsh

Performers in colorful stage lighting beside a painted backdrop during a folk tale performance

Detail of a black ink brush painting of a beetle on textured paper

Framed ink and watercolor painting of a sparrow perched among flowers

Events

Creating memorable experiences through educational ink performances, team-building activities,
and creative workshops.

Chikako Ogawa in a red kimono performing a live ink brush painting demonstration for an audience

Chikako Ogawa in a floral kimono smiling and speaking into a microphone at an event

Chikako Ogawa in a kimono greeting visitors at a booth during the Riversdale Art Walk

Large group photo of workshop participants and community members posing together

"Less noise, more meaning"

Detail of a black ink brush painting of ocean waves

Chikako Ogawa painting a bird and reeds ink illustration on a large paper scroll

Explore my work

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