Yuiko Uto

Yuiko Uto is an artist, illustrator and former graphic designer and a mum of 2. She is Japanese and she has lived in Australia since 2009.

Her inspirations come from everyday life, someones thoughts/story, folklore, myths from all over the world and she transforms her imaginations into whimsicle and playful images.

She has a business called Buttons Ink (buttonsinkart.com) where she sells prints of her original art and accesories online and in-person at markets in Brisbane, Australia.

Award: Atelier Circus (Japanese apparel company) 'LIfe in Sweden' textile pattern competiotion 2018: Grand Prize)