SAYAKA KONDO
Profile / English version
Sayaka Kondo
Traveling Artist ✈︎
I am a traveling artist, creating vibrant and whimsical worlds influenced by the vividness and delicate touches of 80s and 90s city pop.
Profile
Born in Osaka, Japan, I grew up immersed in art and taught myself to draw from a young age. At 16, I spent a year in Canada on a language exchange program, where I discovered the importance of self-expression. After graduating from university, I worked in corporate roles for many years before becoming independent in 2022. I now hold solo exhibitions, create illustrations for advertisements, and supervise design projects across various fields, continually embracing new challenges.
Background
In 2017, I was diagnosed with cancer—a shocking revelation for someone who had always been in excellent health. Overwhelmed by despair, a single photograph gave me the courage to fight through. While enduring the side effects of chemotherapy, I was transferred to a new position at work, which pushed me beyond my limits and led to an adjustment disorder. During these hardships, I returned to painting, reigniting my desire to create art that could inspire hope in others. In 2022, after years of monitoring, I was declared cancer-free, marking the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Since then, I have focused on creating works that uplift and bring joy to others.
Awards
UNKNOWN ASIA Sponsor Award by HOMES / 2023
Client Works
Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc. / 2024
Kyoto University Hospital / 2024
FM802 (FM COCOLO) / 2024
Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Co., Ltd. / 2024
Chikyuu no Arukikata Co., Ltd. / 2022
Osaka Monorail Co., Ltd. / 2021-2024
Exhibitions
WORLD TIMES GALLERY / 2024, 2023
Senri Hankyu / 2024, 2023, 2022
Takatsuki Hankyu / 2024, 2022, 2021
CUCINA / 2024
100 People 10 / 2024
Art Beat Cafe NAKANOSHIMA / 2024
Hankyu Umeda Main Store / 2023
UNKNOWN ASIA / 2023
CREATOR EXPO / 2022
Career and Skills
1. Design Specialist: Designed model home galleries, developing foundational skills in design, creativity, and presentation.
2. Promotions Director: Managed promotions and construction projects for commercial facilities, gaining experience from planning to execution.
3. Sales Professional: Worked across customer service, sales, and planning, honing relationship-building and communication skills.
These experiences have collectively laid the foundation for my career as an artist.
Vision for the Future
Driven by the desire to “deliver hope through art,” I aim to explore new fields such as hospital art and support for developing countries. Drawing on my diverse experiences, I aspire to contribute to society as an artist who brings comfort and strength to others.
Others
Qualifications: Certified Professional Organizer (Level 1), Color Coordinator (Level 2), EIKEN Grade 2
Hobbies: Exploring architecture, relaxing in resorts, playing piano, enjoying food, and staying active
NFT
Published Kindle book: “A Beginner’s Guide to Starting NFT Art Sales Easily” / 2021
Sold NFT art on OpenSea and hosted a metaverse exhibition on Oncyber / 2021
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