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Artist Shuntaro Takeuchi, responsible for illustrations on TOWER RECORD’s website, values first impressions.

2024.10.9

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A circle of friends connected by goo touch! The “FIST BUMP” corner of the radio program “GRAND MARQUEE” features people who live and enjoy Tokyo in a relay format.

On January 11, the painter Shuntaro Takeuchi was introduced by Tsuyoshi Otsuka, representative of Nippon Design Inc. and producer of “Nakame Area Management”. We asked him about what is important to him in creating his works, as well as about travel, movies, and skiing as sources of inspiration.

A little bit of a jokey balance is important in the creation of his works.

Celeina (MC): You rarely appear on the radio, is this not your first time?

Takeuchi:This is the second time, since J-WAVE came to interview me once when I exhibited. At that time, they came to the site, so this is my first time in the studio.

Celeina:Today is your studio debut, so please welcome. Mr. Takeuchi is active in a wide range of fields, including the fashion magazine “POPEYE,” collaborations with brands, and illustrations for advertisements, CD jackets, websites, etc.

Takano (MC): I am sure you have seen him around. If you search for Shuntaro Takeuchi, you will find him. You will be able to find him. Yesterday, Mr. Otsuka introduced me as “someone you see often,” so I thought he was someone whose works I often see, but it turned out to be someone I pass by on the street. (Laughs)

Takeuchi:It would have been fine to just say, “I often look at this person’s work.”.

Celeina: I am impressed by the fact that Takeuchi-san’s works have comedic elements, but at the same time, we can see the person’s character.

Takano: I think the balance between realistic and deformation-like is amazing.

Takeuchi: Thank you very much. I think the balance between the realism and the deformity is something that is important to me.

Takano: The colors are also very cute. I know this is an amateur’s opinion, but I felt it had a Central and South American feel to it.

Takeuchi: I like Central and South America a lot. I have been traveling there.

Celeina:Have you always been traveling?

Takeuchi:Yes, I have. I try to go to various places, not only Central and South America.

Celeina:Is there a country that you think has been the most inspirational place you have been to?

Takeuchi:Mexico and Spain fit the bill.

Takano: Actually, I used to live in Mexico. Maybe that’s why I feel a sense of nostalgia from Takeuchi’s work. We are talking about stationery on the program today. Could you tell us about your art materials?

Takeuchi:I basically use acrylic paints and pencils.

Celeina:What is your environment like when you are creating?

Takeuchi:I often work in my office or studio.

Celeina:Do you paint while relaxing? Or do you work in an upper atmosphere?

Takeuchi:If I relax too much, I get sloppy. I try to keep myself in a tense atmosphere as much as possible.

Celeina:Do you sometimes lose your concentration?

Takeuchi:I can concentrate when I am drawing, so it is important to start drawing.

Takano: Do you work in silence?

Takeuchi:I also listen to music. I also play J-WAVE.

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