Title: Roboto's carp streamer
Year: 2023
Technique: Oil pastel on drawing paper
Size: 606x455mm

Koinobori (carp streamers) are displayed on May 5, Children's Day in Japan. The carp streamer is flown to celebrate children's energy and happiness.
My "Roboto" is also swimming in the blue sky with the carp streamer, recklessly and without any regard for danger.
Roboto wears a helmet on his head. This helmet was worn by Japanese warriors in the old days during battles.
It is a symbol of bravery.
Recently, Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball team Angels wears this helmet during games, which has become a topic of conversation.
I chose this picture because Shohei Otani is currently a huge superstar in Japan.