Matthew Mallow is an artist and illustrator born in 1991
Based in TOKYO, Japan.

 

Creates character illustrations based on experiences and feelings from daily life, using a goat motif.

Classic cartoons from the 1930s often used black humor and gags to comment on issues like discrimination, politics, and religion, with familiar characters speaking on behalf of society.
In a similar way, Mashumarō uses humor and cuteness to reflect on contemporary social issues.

The idea that there is always some form of hope or salvation is essential to living.
Through the goat character, I aim to convey the message that no matter what kind of day it is, if you can look back and feel that “it was a good day,” then that’s what truly matters — a nod to the phrase G.O.A.T

(Greatest Of All Time).

 

His art has been featured on live goods for bands like O4limited sazabys, tricot, Omedetai Atama de Naniyori, and The orchestra tokyo, as well as in music artwork by SARA-J, SKIBOI & FOFU.

 

Beyond art, he has collaborated in various fields including character and package design for the financerie specialist "Butter mass ter," apparel brands, and corporate logo creation.

 

Matthew Mallow's artworks are appreciated for their unique perspective on contemporary societal issues, combined with their aesthetic beauty, earning him a dedicated following.

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1991 年生まれ 東京を拠点に活動

ヤギをモチーフとしたキャラクターを
生活の中で感じたことや起こった経験に基づいて描く。

モチーフの山羊のキャラクターは

どんな日でも「今日もいい日だったと思いながら眠りにつけたら幸せ」

G .O .A.T（Greatest of all time）というメッセージをコンセプトにしており、

幼少期から好きだった30年代のクラシックアニメーションからインスピレーションを受け

モノクロで制作している。

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O4 limited sazabys、 tricot、オメでたい頭でなにより、The orchestra tokyo などのライブグッズや
SARA-J,SKIBOI& FOFUによる「ネレナイ ALL night」のアートワークを手がける
フィナンシェ専門店「バターマスター」のキャラクター、グッズ、パッケージデザインや
アパレルブランドとのコラボレーション、
企業のロゴデザインやキャラクター制作など幅広く活動している

 

主な作品提供、コラボレーション
04 Limited Sazabys、tricot,、オメでたい頭でなにより、戦国アニマル極楽浄土
The orchestra tokyo、SKIBOI、YON FES、Delicious Buns Festival、
文響社(うんこドリル) 株式会社LOFT、freak's store、アダストリア、utility など

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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2021:

• October 16-31: Solo exhibition "Animal express vo.1" at THE LOCAL COFFEE

2022:

• April 9-24: Solo exhibition "Animal express vo.2" at jalana coffee

• July 21-31: Solo exhibition "Leg’s things" at stereo coffee

• December 1-25: Solo exhibition "ANIMAL FACE" at DAIKANYAMA TSUTAYA　BOOKS

2023

• Apr 28 – May 14: Group exhibition situations #3 at DDDART Nagi

• Jun 3 – Jun 15: Solo exhibition Gluten no GURUten at DDDART Nagi

• Jun 16 – Jun 25: Solo exhibition NO SHIT at Kinoshita Nagoya

• Aug 5 – Aug 6: Independent Tokyo 2023 organized by tagboat at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba

• Oct 21 – Oct 22: Group exhibition five cultures at DDDART En

• Dec 8 – Dec 28: Solo exhibition Gluten no GURUten vol.2 at Daikanyama Tsutaya

• Dec 9 – Dec 24: What Cafe Exhibition vol.32 at WHAT CAFE TERRADA

2024

• Jan 17 – Jan 23: tagboat Art Show at Daimaru Tokyo

• Feb 9 – Feb 14: TRiCERA 100 People 10 at Shibuya Cast

• Mar 9 – Mar 10: Art Fair NAGANO at Kitano Cultural Center

• Mar 16 – Mar 31: Group exhibition Sings at Ishikawa Gallery

• Apr 26 – Apr 28: tagboat Art Fair 2024 at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba

• Jun 8 – Jun 30: Collaboration project Meet ART at Manhattan Portage KYOTO

• Sep 18 – Sep 24: Solo exhibition Comedy at Hakata Hankyu

• Nov 2 – Nov 4: Different Kyomachibori Art Fair 2024 at BY THREE

• Nov 2 – Nov 30: Collaboration project Meet ART at Manhattan Portage NAGOYA

2025

• Jan 8 – Mar 2: Solo exhibition Archive the future at Ristorante AO, Zushi Marina

• Feb 8 – Feb 24: Group exhibition YOU WANT SOME SPECIAL at Fujii Daimaru KYOTO

• Mar 15 – Mar 16: Group exhibition Nomad vol.1 at MILLS Tokyo

• Mar 22 – Mar 23: Art Fair NAGANO at Kitano Cultural Center

• Apr 18 – Apr 20: tagboat Art Fair 2025 at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba

• Jun 14 – Jun 30: Group exhibition Hello world at third art gallery

• Jul 18 – Aug 3: Group exhibition YOU WANT SOME FUKUOKA at TAGSTÅ

• Aug 1 – Aug 30: Solo exhibition Melting cold at Eric Rose Cafe, Omotesando

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