From Runway to Canvas: Jun Takahashi's Surreal Art Exhibition

Some argue that fashion isn't considered art; although plenty of fashion designers seamlessly navigate between these two fields. Tom Ford dikenal juga sebagai sutradara film, Elsa Schiaparelli sering berkolaborasi dengan Salvador Dali. Sama halnya dengan Jun Takahashi; pendiri brand streetwear Jepang UNDERCOVER yang meluncurkan pameran lukisan surealis. Salah satu lukisannya menjadi Cover HBX Magazine Fall/Winter 2023.

Although it was a quietly known fact that Jun Takahashi regularly produced painted works from his private studio, Takahashi's debut of surrealist portraits at his inaugural art show at Tokyo's Gallery Target further cemented his reputation as a true artist whose reach spans well beyond fashion alone.

Although he was initially hesitant, all of his artworks sold out quickly, proving that his creations are truly considered as art. Takahashi mengerjakan semua lukisannya di kamar tidur kecil miliknya di Tokyo, menjelaskan betapa proses melukis sangat menyita waktu dan energinya. Despite the challenges, he expressed his dedication, stating, "On weekdays, I would draw for a few hours from the time I got home until I went to bed, and all day on holidays, so I haven't gone out for drinks for a while!"

Despite his admiration for various painters, he aimed to stay true to his own taste and method, relying on intuition for all his creations.

Dalam pamerannya Takahashi juga menghadirkan fairytale-esque bronze sculptures berjudul "Grace Creatures," yang telah menjadi bagian dari karyanya di UNDERCOVER dalam 15 tahun terakhir.