“I love drawing. The ability to create my own art brings me immense happiness.” —Artist yamepi_01 (YAMEPI)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ YAMEPI’s signature BOYS series is set in TOKIO, an imagined version of his home city of Tokyo. “I always wanted unique characters, so I kept experimenting to create my own. The BOYS all have the same face but each one has a different character. Some fight to maintain peace in the city, while others strive for the unification of TOKIO.”⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ YAMEPI draws with a color palette of muted pastels with black outlines to make them pop — and Tokyo street fashion is a major influence. “I love colorful and pop street styles, and I’m influenced by Ura-Harajuku culture. The chaotic mix of Tokyo inspires me most. What the BOYS all share in common is their amazing fashion sense.”⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ yamepi_01 is one of 24 young, unique, difference-makers and catalysts we love who is sparking the cultural zeitgeist. #24for24 ⭐️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Art by yamepi_01; Photos of yamepi_01 by fiiiiiish