Calorie Zero

The exhibition presents new works that explore the concept of artificial sweeteners and the symbolic nature of characters, reflecting the artists' current thinking and approaches.

The artists treat characters as symbolic entities, emphasizing their exaggerated and simplified forms. They explore the concept of artificial sweeteners, comparing them to characters that possess an intense sweetness without real nutritional value.

Kanoko Uemura graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 2025 and currently works as a manga assistant. Runa Wakamatsu graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 2025 and works as a company employee while pursuing artistic activities.