Dehara Yukinori

About Artist

From Kochi Japan, Dehara’s passion for sculpting began in childhood—much like bug catching or fishing, it came naturally. Centering his work around original characters, he expresses their essence through both sculpture and painting. These figures may not be based on specific models, yet they subtly reflect the spirit of society and time. For THEiCON, he presents a series of sculptures and paintings that dive deeper into some of his most representative characters. Inspired by the freedom of thought brought on by drinking and a candid fascination with the vulgar and absurd, his approach is also shaped by the philosophy of illustrator Teruhiko Yumura—valuing style over technical perfection.