ARTISTS・LIFEstudio

LIFEstudio

Visual Artist and Toy Artist

LIFEstudio is a brand specializing in sofubi painting, founded in 2014.Focusing primarily on kaiju, figures, and original sofubi, the studio emphasizes meticulous hand-painted finishes that enhance the unique character and sculptural qualities of each piece.Over the years, LIFEstudio has collaborated with a wide range of designers and artists, crossing stylistic and disciplinary boundaries. By blending diverse creative approaches, the studio continues to expand the expressive potential of sofubi and produce works distinguished by variety and individuality.Through the medium of sofubi, LIFEstudio adds layers of color, texture, and narrative, aiming to elevate each piece beyond an object into a fully realized work.

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  • Solo Exhibition

    2025.8.9 - 8.31

    Over 150 sofubi works showcased at once — centered on Kazumitsu Akamatsu, a pioneer of sofubi culture. Featuring a sales event, original sofubi-making workshops, and a special kaiju pro-wrestling collaboration.

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  • Solo Exhibition

    2025.6.21 - 7.6

    A hugely popular Hong Kong sofubi toy creator, Ouch & Oops, known for humorously capturing “painful & oops” moments — now presenting their first solo exhibition.

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  • Solo Exhibition

    2025.4.30 - 5.13

    Following a series of successful solo exhibitions across Asia — including Japan, Xi’an in China, and museums in Taiwan — Dian (静電場朔) returns this year with her second solo exhibition.

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  • Group Exhibition

    2025.2.23 - 3.9

    SOMSOC GALLERY is excited to announce the special SOFUBI exhibition for the release of the second edition of our mascot character, HOUSEBOY Game Kid!

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  • Solo Exhibition

    2024.11.30 - 12.29

    “Kaiju Shojo” is Dian (静電場朔)’s latest series, exploring the transformation of inner shadows and energy through the dual figures of monsters and girls.

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  • Group Exhibition

    2024.6.18 - 6.30

    Rebooting the Inner Cosmos. SOMSOC GALLERY 2.0: Where Art, Culture, and Imagination Converge

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