燃えゆく海 (2024) Painting by Shoichiro

I use a 0.1mm pen to draw works with fish and dinosaurs as the theme. I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when I was 9 years old, and I had difficulty expressing myself and communicating, and I often felt that it was difficult to live in my daily life. It was during this time that I discovered pen drawings. By picking up a pen and layering fine lines, I discovered the joy of expressing the imaginary world inside me, and since then I have been obsessed with drawing.

For me, drawing is also a time to face myself. I sometimes think, "The part of me that finds the ocean beautiful, and the part of me that sometimes breaks down like a machine, are both part of me." Various aspects of myself are expressed through my pen drawings. Drawings affirm that "this is who I am," including my "autism spectrum disorder." When I immerse myself in drawing, I feel that I am able to understand and accept myself little by little. This is a great support for me.

• Nationality: JAPAN
• Date of birth : 2001
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Japanese Artists