Suharu Ogawa is a Toronto-based illustrator originally from Japan. Her illustrations are often metaphorical, conceptual, and whimsical. Her work illustrates contemporary issues with a touch of nostalgic tenderness.
“For this show, I chose the College West area where I live and linger when I need to be charged with positive energy. With live Gypsy Jazz playing in the background, a local pub owner once told me, “You might show up mad, but this is the place where you can’t stay mad. You always leave here with a smile.” In our busy daily lives, utopia may not exist, but this neighborhood, which I call home, is where my bad days are accepted and turned into big smiles by the end of the night. Whenever I hear the ”Skiddleebop! Skiddleebop! Skiddleebop!” of Jazz, I feel things just might be alright.”
“For this show, I chose the College West area where I live and linger when I need to be charged with positive energy. With live Gypsy Jazz playing in the background, a local pub owner once told me, “You might show up mad, but this is the place where you can’t stay mad. You always leave here with a smile.” In our busy daily lives, utopia may not exist, but this neighborhood, which I call home, is where my bad days are accepted and turned into big smiles by the end of the night. Whenever I hear the ”Skiddleebop! Skiddleebop! Skiddleebop!” of Jazz, I feel things just might be alright.”
Check out Suharu's wonderful work here.
