conoca × ROOTOTE / Conoca Ruger Bidge / 086501

Detail
Size: Width 30cm x Height 40cm x Depth 20cm
Handle length: 44cm
Material: Polypropylene
Core material: 80% recycled polyester
Exterior pocket: 1

Conoca
Born in Tokyo in 2011.
A painting he drew in kindergarten was selected as an honorable mention at the International Children's Art Exhibition. At age nine, he established his unique technique, "Tsububu Art," and used it to depict numerous endangered species. At age ten, he held his first solo exhibition in Azabu-Juban, which was booked up for three years in advance and began to receive media and other coverage. In 2024, he won a special prize at the Showa-kai Exhibition, a gateway for young artists. He achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest elementary school student to win the award. This led to him becoming an official artist represented by Nihondo Gallery, Japan's top art gallery. Now a junior high school student, he is actively working as an artist, representing the next generation, having exhibited in solo exhibitions at art museums and galleries in Paris.

Diamond Kids Project
"Every child is a diamond in the rough"
The Diamond Kids Project aims to help children, who represent the future, shine like polished diamonds. The Diamond Kids Project focuses on the "strengths" of each child and works with them to find opportunities for activities such as media exposure, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborations with companies, helping them to make their "strengths" shine even brighter. Conoca is a member of the Diamond Kids Project.