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AiharaNico Works "Reverie in Ink"
This illustration series was created with the desire to depict the world of classical literature and historical fiction by fusing the Art Nouveau design aesthetic — as exemplified by Alphonse Mucha — with traditional Japanese motifs. Referencing the commercial design of the Meiji and Taisho eras as a source of ideas for this East-meets-West approach, the works feature delicate and intricate line drawings with a distinctly retro character.
Top Image：AiharaNico「Kalavinka」
AiharaNico
Born in 1982 and based in Osaka, Japan, she launched her freelance illustration career in 2018 after graduating from Kobe University's Graduate School of Letters. Her intricate line drawings carry a nostalgic quality reminiscent of vintage picture books. Drawing from classical literature, her style fuses Japanese motifs with Western design sensibilities, earning high acclaim in Japan and overseas.
Osaka Takashimaya Department Store
A long-established department store serving as a landmark in the Osaka Minami district. The store is directly connected to Namba Stations on the Nankai Electric Railway and the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, offering a wide variety of ladies’ fashion, cosmetics, and sundries.
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5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
