ZHONG CHENG

Hajime Sorayama is born in Ehime, Japan in 1947. He is most renowned for his precisely detailed, erotic portrayals of feminine robots. In 1965, he attended Christian Shikoku Gakuin University to study English literature, later in 1967 he transferred to Tokyo’s Chuo Art School to study art. He combined metallic medium and eroticism to create robotic pin-up girls. He is also established in the field of illustration and industrial design. He’s design for Sony’s AIBO received the Grand Prize of Best Design Award, his art is also featured on international rock band Aerosmith’s album cover. In 2018, Sorayama collaborated with KAWS to create KAWS COMPANION toy. His recent exhibition includes, “TENGAI 3.0” (2017, ArtDoor Gallery, Taipei); “Sorayama Solo Exhibition” (2017, Wrong Gallery. Taipei); “Sorayama Solo Exhibition” (2002, Bape Gallery, Tokyo).