The look and feel of this original artwork by artist Kevin Tong is heavily influenced by Japanese Woodblock Prints: blocks of strong colors overlaid with tactile textures.
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Encounter the vibrant and tactile textures from Kubo and the Two Strings with this handmade print, featuring art by Kevin Tong originally created for LAIKA’s 2023 UHD Steelbook release. Inspired by the Japanese word “wabisabi,” which roughly translates to “imperfect beauty,” these prints capture the essence of Kubo's mythic quest while inviting naturalism in color, light, and tone.
20th Anniversary Collection
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Art-i-Fact #19
COLLECTIBLE FACT:
LAIKA Model Maker Naomi Wiener sketched this original artwork in our LAIKA Moleskine Notebook.
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Art-i-Fact #13
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Art-i-Fact #17
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Art-i-Fact #9
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Art-i-Fact #10
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