Chicaco Toya / Artist・illustrator
Artist / Illustrator
Based in Tokyo, Japan. Guided by the ideas of “resilient cuteness” and “harmony beyond boundaries,” creates works inspired by everyday moments, gently bringing a sense of warmth and happiness to the viewer.
Working primarily in painting, the practice extends into sculpture, drawing, and character-based creations. Alongside collaborations with brands and providing artwork for advertising and publishing, also participates in exhibitions in Japan and abroad. Currently expanding the practice toward picture book creation.
Recent series include “MANEKI MANEKO,” inspired by auspicious motifs, and “Loving Masterpiece,” which reinterprets iconic artworks through the presence of animals—continuously evolving a world filled with love, light, and quiet joy.
Born in Kyoto Lives in Tokyo after living in Fukui and Bangkok
2011 Palette club school
2014 MJ Illustrations
Solo exhibition
2013 “Girls of life” TAMBOURIN GALLERY, Tokyo
2016 “Fantasy Pop” HB GALLERY, Tokyo
2017 “Floating Reality” DMOARTS, Osaka
2018 “Welcome to my space” OMOTESANDO ROCKET, Tokyo
2019 “APARTMENT” MORI ART MUSEUM SHOP,ROPPONGI HILLS, Tokyo
2021 “Days of Blossom” Tokyo pixel gallery, Tokyo
2022 “Face to Face” MORI ART MUSEUM SHOP,ROPPONGI HILLS, Tokyo
2023 “Loving Masterpiece Collection” GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS, Tokyo
2024 “Loving Masterpiece Collection in Kyoto” Kyoto TSUTAYA BOOKS, Kyoto
2024 “Loving Masterpiece Collection in GINZA AGAIN” GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS, Tokyo
2025 “Good Luck Day” Roppongi Hills A/D Gallery , Tokyo
2026 “From Echo to Voice” ” Kyoto TSUTAYA BOOKS, Kyoto
Award
・Tokyo Illustrators Society’s Competition accepted
・UNKNOWN ASIA ART EXCHANGE OSAKA 2016 Judges’ award
・Pater’s gallery competition 2016, judges’ by keiji Ito
・The choice competition. Selected by Shinbo Minami
・Book Cover conpetition by japanese publisher Gentosha
・Corporate Collaboration Art Tokyo, judges’ award (By Sebastian Masuda)
・The 7rd Chance competition’s Finalist
Client list
Hakuhodo,MUSHROOM HK,Amidaike Daikoku,Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Ongakunotomo-sha, Gift, Shinagawajyoshigakuin,Kyoiku-syuppan, Koubunsya, syueisya, syufutoseikatusya, byakuyasyobou, Recruit Holdings, Frobel- kan, SHISEIDO, DHC, KBI, Tente, PHP,and more.
Illustration agent
China: Ampersand Globe https://www.ampersandglobe.com
Japan: art liaison https://www.art-liaison.com/
