What is the real "HOME"?

Freddy Carrasco's first solo exhibition "WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME" will be held at Gallery Tsukigime from 31 August to 15 September, 2024. Currently based in Tokyo, his activities are global in scope and include a wide range of expression in manga, illustration, set design, sculpture, music, and painting. His worldview is a fusion of his Dominican roots, Afro-Futurist ideas born from his upbringing in Toronto, and the cyberpunk atmosphere gained from his life in Tokyo. This unique perspective has been revered by many brands and creators, leading to a variety of collaborations. 

After living abroad for over half a decade, his family and friends ask, "When are you coming home?” At this stage in his life the concept of home, much like time itself, is intangible. These works are a peek into the mind of a spiritual and historical archivist at a pivotal moment in both his life and career, reflecting on the past, present and future and the emotional threads that connect us through culture and community.

Freddy Carrasco

After developing a visual language in the Animation industry, Freddy spent a year writing and illustrating the award winning graphic novel, GLEEM, while working on a cabbage farm in rural Japan. Since its release, he continues to explore alternative forms of creative expression. His multidisciplinary practice encompasses comics, illustration, painting, sculpture, set design and music, each medium serving as a unique conduit for artistic expression. With a profound exploration of identity, spirituality, and intimacy, Freddy Carrasco delves into the depths of the human experience. Rooted in a personal history of being born in rural Dominican Republic, raised in Toronto and now living in Tokyo, Freddy Carrasco infuses his work with an acute understanding of cultural intersections. The struggles and triumphs of his experiences as an afro-latino, influenced by both Japanese and American cultures, resonate throughout his creations. This narrative of self-discovery and resilience forms the
backbone of his artistic philosophy.