"Fig." And Then, to Eat

Born in Nara Prefecture in 1983, Sachiho Kanemoto graduated from Tama Art University, majoring in Printmaking within the Department of Painting. Using aqueous pigment ink pens as her primary medium, she creates meticulously detailed depictions of human figures and botanical life. Beyond showcasing her work in domestic exhibitions, she is active in various commercial fields, including cover art for digital music releases and book illustrations. She currently resides in Kanagawa Prefecture. Born in Nara Prefecture in 1983, Sachiho Kanemoto graduated from the Printmaking Course in the Department of Painting at Tama Art University. Using aqueous pigment ink pens as her primary medium, she creates intricate compositions of human figures and botanical motifs, capturing both their internal and external essences through a meticulous gaze. Since her first solo exhibition at Aoki Gallery Luft (Ginza) in 2007, she has showcased her work across Japan, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Hyogo, and Kyoto. Her creative reach extends to cover art for digital music releases and book illustrations, earning her the Oji F-Tex Award at the 6th Tokyo Book Jacket Illustration Award.