Toshiko Okanoue

Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages

Toshiko Okanoue Midjourney AI style | Various Artists | Midlibrary
Toshiko Okanoue Midjourney AI style | Various Artists | Midlibrary
Toshiko Okanoue Midjourney AI style | Various Artists | Midlibrary
Toshiko Okanoue Midjourney AI style | Various Artists | Midlibrary
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Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
Japanese artist associated with the Japanese avant-garde art world of the 1950s and best known for her Surrealist photo collages | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

Toshiko Okanoue is a Japanese artist known for her surrealist collages and photomontages. Active primarily in the 1950s, her work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the post-war experience. Okanoue's art is characterized by a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, reflecting the cultural shifts in Japan during her time.

Toshiko Okanoue's Midjourney style is marked by its surreal and dreamy qualities, featuring monochrome and sepia tones that create a moody atmosphere. The compositions often include dynamic poses of central figures amidst ruined urban landscapes, with birds in flight adding a sense of motion and mystery. The style employs techniques such as collage and photomontage, layering vintage photography to evoke a haunting and introspective mood. This visual representation captures the essence of post-war Japan, blending elements of Western surrealism with Japanese cultural themes.

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