$748
Drawing from his distinctive background as a tattooist, TAPPEI ventures into a new realm of expression through painting, expanding his practice onto large-scale canvases for the first time. Liberated from the physical limitations of skin, his work unfolds with intuitive gestures and a candid exploration of the inner self. The recurring ‘angel’ motif is not merely decorative, but serves as a symbolic guide throughout his creative universe—prominently featured once again in this piece. His approach, rooted in choosing authenticity over outside expectations, imbues the canvas with both playful energy and quiet determination.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Acrylic gouache on canvas
- Size
- 40 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm
- Year
- 2025
- Signature
- Hand Signed by Artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
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Born in 1993 in Osaka, the artist began their career as a tattoo artist. Since 2014, they have been based in Tokyo, working first as a staff member at a Harajuku apparel multishop, before expanding into graphic design. They later established their own tattoo studio and office, "TAPPEI ROOM," in Nakameguro. In 2022, they collaborated with brands such as NIKE, UNDERCOVER, and BEAMS. In 2023, they made their debut as a guest tattoo artist overseas and began publishing a four-panel comic series in the culture magazine EYESCREAM. They work across a wide range of media, using everything from canvas and their own body to human skin, paper, and clothing as platforms for expression.
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CDA is a gallery stands for ‘Creative’, ‘Discovery’, and ‘Appreciation’. The gallery mainly presents creative activities in various fields of contemporary visual arts in the form of exhibitions. CDA exhibition mainly focuses on paintings but subjects to all kinds of genres and mediums such as sculpture, prints, photography, animation, and video. The form of the exhibitions is also balanced, with a mix of solo and group exhibitions, as well as art fairs and collaborative projects. We sincerely hope that our activities will serve as a spark for the realization of meaningful projects for creators(artists) and an opportunity for audiences to expand their inspiration and collecting.
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Drawing from his distinctive background as a tattooist, TAPPEI ventures into a new realm of expression through painting, expanding his practice onto large-scale canvases for the first time. Liberated from the physical limitations of skin, his work unfolds with intuitive gestures and a candid exploration of the inner self. The recurring ‘angel’ motif is not merely decorative, but serves as a symbolic guide throughout his creative universe—prominently featured once again in this piece. His approach, rooted in choosing authenticity over outside expectations, imbues the canvas with both playful energy and quiet determination.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Acrylic gouache on canvas
- Size
- 40 cm x 40 cm x 2 cm
- Year
- 2025
- Signature
- Hand Signed by Artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
Shipping & taxes+
- Ships from the gallery's location (set per work, defaults to the gallery address)
- Cost calculated at checkout by destination
- Optional full insurance in transit
- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
- In-person pickup available for some works (no shipping fee)
- Listed price may include VAT applicable in the seller's country or the work's place of shipment
- Duties, import VAT/GST, customs fees, and other taxes in the buyer's country are not included and are the buyer's responsibility
- These are assessed by the destination customs authority and billed separately by the carrier
- Sales tax may be added at checkout depending on jurisdiction
$748