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Kasi Minami

A versatile practice where commercial design meets the expressive depth of abstract art.

6 Works

About Kasi

Kasi receives 20% of every sale

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Kasi Minami is the pseudonym of Kazuya Maekawa, an Osaka-based visual artist and graphic designer. With a professional background spanning several years in the game industry, Maekawa brings technical precision to digital illustration, character design, and iconography. Their practice is rooted in the versatile use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, bridging the gap between commercial production and personal expression. The artist’s portfolio spans a wide range of mediums, from structured logos to expressive abstract fine art and oil paintings. This duality allows for a collection that explores both the rigid requirements of game assets and the fluid, emotive nature of works like "Blind." Based in Japan, Minami continues to develop a visual language that balances functional design with fine art exploration.

Visual voice

Minami’s work oscillates between the sharp, vector-based clarity of character design and the textured depth of abstract oil painting. Their aesthetic often features a blend of digital precision and traditional fine art techniques, resulting in compositions that feel both deliberate and experimental.
Digital IllustrationCharacter DesignAbstract Oil PaintingIconographyGraphic Design
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Kasi Minami — questions answered

Who is the artist behind Kasi Minami?

Kasi Minami is the pseudonym used by Kazuya Maekawa, a visual artist and graphic designer based in Osaka, Japan.

What is the artist's professional background?

Minami has several years of experience in the game industry, specializing in digital illustrations, character designs, and icons.

What mediums does Kasi Minami use?

The artist primarily works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital pieces, but also creates traditional works such as oil paintings.

How would you describe Minami's artistic style?

Their style is diverse, ranging from commercial game assets and logos to abstract fine art, often blending technical precision with creative exploration.

Where has Kasi Minami's work been featured?

Minami’s abstract fine art, such as the piece titled "Blind," has been featured on creative platforms like Ego-AlterEgo, Behance, and MEBIC.

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