Art like Ayako Rokkaku: original Neo-Pop finger-painted works to collect
Ayako Rokkaku (b. 1982) ranks #15 in the Artprice 2023 report, with around $21M in auction turnover. Self-taught, she paints with her hands directly onto cardboard and canvas, conjuring dreamlike girls in vivid colour. Her market has soared — and her spontaneous, joyful Neo-Pop is exactly the kind of energy you can collect from living artists.
What defines the Rokkaku style
Finger-applied paint, soft dreamlike characters, explosive colour and a raw, intuitive freshness: Rokkaku makes Neo-Pop feel handmade and alive. It's tender, spontaneous and immediately uplifting.
Collect originals in this spirit at L'Original
If you love spontaneous colour and character-driven joy, explore our modern and street-art collections — original works by living artists with that fresh, expressive energy. PickArt will surface your best match.
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Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
Discover the story of L'OriginalFrequently asked questions
Why has Ayako Rokkaku's market grown so fast?
Her instantly recognisable, joyful imagery and strong Asian and international demand have driven rapid price growth, placing her in the global contemporary top 15.
Where can I find art in the style of Rokkaku?
On L'Original — our modern and street-art collections include original spontaneous, colourful, character-driven works, and PickArt helps you find your match.
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