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After a nomadic childhood which led her family across Japan, Izumi, a highly talented artist who is qualified in environmental and graphic design, translates the myriad influences of her homeland into spellbinding artwork. Like the city of Tokyo where she is resident, Izumi’s work takes the glamour, sexuality and materialism of Western culture and transforms them within Japanese society, resulting in unforgettable and enchanting images, full of colour and light. With her central focus one of the most potent symbols of sex and power – the female form – Izumi’s work takes the West’s classic dream girl sillouhette on holiday to Japan, draping her in flowers and finery to produce simply gorgeous imagery. In Izumi’s hands the modern dancing girl becomes a timeless goddess, while Japan’s mysterious geishas and even Hello Kitty cuties are celebrated through more contemporary imagery. Whether on a strip lit stage or a bed of flowers, Izumi girls are always entirely enchanting creations! Izumi has worked for a large range of clients in advertising, publishing editorial and design.