A r t i s t  P r o f i l e

Yoshie Allan is a Japanese-born, UK-based visual artist, illustrator, and designer.

She has developed her unique style through self-teaching, drawing on her childhood imagination inspired by the rich natural landscapes of Fukushima, her family’s DIY creativity in painting, music, and sewing, and the vibrant culture of Tokyo.

After initially pursuing studies in veterinary science, Yoshie shifted her focus to fashion design, studying at Esmod Japon in Tokyo. She later worked in the apparel industry before transitioning to fabric-based mixed media art.

Since 2006, Yoshie has collaborated on diverse projects, including published picture books and bespoke client designs. One of her recent highlights is the Hide & Seek in Dreamscape series, first exhibited in the UK and later featured as part of a major department store’s autumn campaign visuals across Japan.

Inspired by nature’s contrasts, her latest works delve into life philosophy through mixed media, inviting playfulness and connection with viewers through exhibitions and workshops.

Yoshie is also highly experienced in collaborative projects with like-minded creators, companies, and brands. For example, Sas and Yosh (sasandyosh.com), the design duo she co-founded with British artist Sarah Bellisario, has produced designs for commercial spaces, hospital murals, book illustrations, interior patterns, and more. Their work blends hand-drawn and digital techniques, sharing creativity across the UK and internationally.

Based between the UK and Japan, Yoshie continues to travel the world, seeking inspiration and meaningful encounters to enrich her work.

When not in her atelier, she enjoys immersing herself in nature with her furry friends as a dog walker, raising a toast with loved ones, or reconnecting with herself through yoga and meditation.

P u b l i s h e d  B o o k s

"Yoshie Fondre" (publisher: Kadokawa Shoten, Japan)
"Ponporutontan" (publisher: Shodensha, Japan)
"Tsukimimoza" (publisher: Skyfish Graphix, Japan)
“Giidoro & Malenkaren" (publisher: same as above)
"Happy Easter" (publisher: Kumon publishing, Japan)
All written and illustrated by Yoshie.

E x h i b i t i o n s

• 2006 Solo exhibition Yoshie Fondre (LAPNET SHIP Harajuku, Tokyo)

• 2007 Group exhibition Rambling Ranch. Nuts (LAPNET SHIP Harajuku, Tokyo)

• 2007–2009 Group exhibitions, Book launch exhibitions, Pop-up art shows (Japan)

• 2009 Group exhibition Ego・Eco Exhibition (AC Gallery Ginza, Tokyo)

• 2010 Group exhibition Kiss the Earth (ISETAN Shinjuku, Tokyo)

• 2014–2018 Trade shows and exhibitions as Sas and Yosh (London, Paris, Japan)

• 2017 Solo exhibition One Night Stand as Sas and Yosh (London)

• 2022 Group exhibition ArigaTo The World (Sway Gallery, London)

• 2022 Pop-up exhibition Papillon x Atelier Yoshie Allan (MILK, Fukushima)

• 2023 Solo exhibition Hide & Seek (YEAST Shibuya, Tokyo)

• 2023 Solo exhibition Flower Collage Talk (Petit Peche, Fukushima)

• 2023 Joint exhibition Art House Vol. 1 – Stuart Jones x Yoshie Allan (UK)

• 2024 Solo exhibition Hide & Seek in Dreamscape (The Arches, North Herts Museum, UK)

• 2024 Big Art Fair (Herts Visual Arts, UK)

• 2024 Group exhibition Art in the Barn (Open Studios, Herts Visual Arts, UK)