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2025 | Longlist | Site Specific | Professional
  • Why did you create this work?
    I was commissioned to create a series of artworks to be featured throughout the new OMO 5 Hotel in Hakodate. One of the artworks is a stained glass mural brought to life by local glass artisans, and is featured in the main lobby. I created this piece to showcase not only the historical landmarks of Hakodate but also some of the seafood specialities and local charm that make the area so appealing.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    within the main lobby for a 3m x 4.5 m stained glass mural
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Copic markers and photoshop for the original artwork. Hokkaido stained glass for the final execution.
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Commissioned
  • Commissioner Name
    Risa Nakazawa (A-GENT Tokyo/ The Bee's Knees) x fan Inc. (Architect/designer) for OMO5 Hotel Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts
  • Commissioner Company
    OMO5 Hotel Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts
  • Commissioner Instagram
    @omo_hotels
  • Who was the work commissioned for?
    Risa Nakazawa (A-GENT Tokyo/ The Bee's Knees) x fan Inc. (Architect/designer) for OMO5 Hotel Hakodate by Hoshino Resorts
  • Agent
    Risa Nakazawa (A-GENT Tokyo/ The Bee's Knees)
  • Agent Instagram
    @a_gent_tokyo
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    graceleeillustrator.com/
  • Instagram
    @midnightgracie
  • Biography
    Grace Lee is a Japan-based Australian illustrator with a background in design and visual communications. Clients include Uniqlo, Beams, Isetan and OMO hotels by Hoshino resort. Her work is playful and energetic, made with Copic markers, paint and Photoshop layering.
  • Where are you currently based?
    Japan
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