Anthony James (B. 1974) is a London-born, Los Angeles-based artist who graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design with a degree in painting. James is known for his monumental sculptures and installations that embrace Minimalism, Transcendentalism, and Light & Space. In the winter of 2023, James became the first and only visual artist to have work exhibited on all seven continents when he installed one of his stainless steel, glass, and LED Portals at White Desert’s base camp in Antarctica near the South Pole.

Over the past decade, his bold and imaginative work has attracted both corporate and private collectors around the world. Notable placements include Norwegian Cruise Lines, Plan Do See Inc. in Japan, and the New York Historical Society. His pieces—ranging from steampunk surfboards to oversized insects—are crafted from reclaimed industrial materials. The gallery has hosted several solo shows of his work, which has also been featured at FADA Los Angeles, Art Next Chicago, and SCOPE Miami (2018, 2019).

Okuda has exhibited worldwide through solo shows, art fairs, museums, and large-scale outdoor installations. Known for his vibrant palette and geometric iconography, his work is highly sought after by collectors and institutions. In recent years, he’s gained growing recognition in Asia, with major projects for K11 Art Museums and Bund18. As Honorary President of the Coloring the World Foundation, his involvement in global social projects has further cemented his status as one of today’s most admired contemporary artists.

Kaneko is increasingly drawn to installations that promote civic interaction, realizing over seventy public art commissions from 1985 to present. Many are large-scale permanent installations that can be seen across the United States and internationally in Toronto, Canada, Shanghai, China, Jakarta, Indonesia, and multiple cities in Japan.

His artwork appears in numerous international and national solo and group exhibitions annually and is included in more than eighty museum collections. Kaneko received Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Master of the Media from the James Renwick Alliance, Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship from the American Craft Council, Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, and holds honorary doctorates from the University of Nebraska, the Massachusetts College of Art & Design, the Royal College of Art in London, and the University of Pécs in Hungary.

Jun Kaneko’s Tanuki figures are his thoughtful and contemporary interpretation of the Japanese folklore characters. He was initially drawn to creating Tanuki sculptures while visiting Shigaraki, a town which has one of the oldest ceramic traditions in Japan. The Tanuki became the town mascot and an important symbol of their business.

Having traveled to the region several times to work with local ceramic institutions, Jun Kaneko drew inspiration from Shigaraki’s tanuki statues to create his own version of the beloved shapeshifter. His Tanukis stand over 6 feet tall, their forms covered with the artist’s vibrant colors and patterns. Kaneko’s whimsical humor shines through with these pieces, and each one is a unique celebration of a treasured Japanese icon.