A year has come to an end, SPACE 17 invited renowned Japanese illustrator, Akinori Oishi to create some art works for Gamanians around the theme of travel. His last name, “Oishi” in Japanese means “delicious” so it prompted him to name the show, “Mr. Oishi’s Travel Map Show.” Gamanians can follow Akinori’s smiley men and travel around the world.
Gamania’s Exclusive Edition of Smiley Man
Japanese illustrator Akinori is known for drawing his charismatic characters with a few succinct strokes. This time, he added some Gamanian elements into his smiley men and created many interesting illustration of different countries. There’s castle in Scotland, Taipei 101, Fuji Mountain in Japan and German truck etc. His creation turned SPACE 17 into a smiley big world, people couldn’t help but smile and carefully taste ingenuity in life.
The Power of Cuteness: Gama island Swarmed with People
Akinori Oishi also agreed to give a speech in SPACE 17, sharing his experience of artistic creation while sojourning in various countries. Akinori spoke with such enthusiasm and shared the process of his creation of illustration, animation, games, spin-off merchandises, interactive installations and how traveling around the world brought him endless inspiration. You can see the world with his smiley men through Akinori;s unique point of view. From the kingdom of smiley face, you’ll find the power that warms people’s hearts. No wonder Gama island experienced never-before sea of crowds, avid fans who yearned to listen to the story of smiley men. That is the power of cuteness!
Akinori has a really warm smile, full of positive energy just like his creation, smiley men. During the lecture, he shared his impression on Taipei and talked about his thoughts on creating illustrations for Taipei.
The unstoppable charm of Mr. Oishi! Gama island was filled with Gamanians who desired to listen to his travel stories.
The show also displayed interactive games that Akinori designed. Gamanians only need to move about their fingers to enter the merry world of smiley kingdom.
Website for interactive game:http://www.palaisdetokyo.com/fr/tokyogames/game1/opniyama.html
Gamania x Akinori Limited Edition Merchandise: Sold out in Seconds!
Akinori especially designed a travel set for Gamania which includes exquisite passport clip and ticket holder. In addition to organize your personal things, you can’t help but imagine what happy stories that may unfold during the journey. We hope that Gamanians keep a positive and optimistic attitude during travel or in life inspired by smiley men. Such cool Gamania original collection of course were sold out in seconds, the “limited edition” has its cruel side. However, the show in SPACE 17 filled with smiley men and happiness indeed healed the souls of hard-working Gamanians!
Illustration master Akinori designed a travel set (passport clip + card holder) for Gamanian exclusively which were sold out once it’s available online!
You also get the master’s signature if you purchase the travel set!
Gamanians simply couldn’t resist such adorable Gamania original merchandise which is as much a useful tool as an inspiration that makes people smile during travel or in life.
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SPACE 17
SPACE 17 is Gamania’s exhibition space provided for the exchange of internal culture and a arena for Gamanians to unleash unlimited creativity. Exhibitions, activities are held monthly with invitation to artists and designers to give speeches and exchange thoughts. In the future, SPACE 17 plans to share more creative concepts, unearthing more interesting people and things within Gamania.
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