SARAS ART GALLERY, located on the second floor ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower will host a solo exhibition by artist Shiro Mashiro titled "Sea and Cats page.1" from Monday, June 1st to Sunday, August 30th, 2026. SARAS ART GALLERY is a space that resonates with people, based on the concept of "SYMPATHY," and showcases a diverse range of art works. Shiro Mashiro, who is currently exhibiting his meticulous depictions and original worldview in a group exhibition, will now hold a long-awaited solo exhibition, further developing his group exhibition and providing an opportunity to experience the stories he depicts more deeply. This exhibition will feature approximately 10 works, including the latest pieces, from his representative series "Kuro and Charlie," which tells the story of cats coexisting with marine life. The fantastical worldview expressed through a variety of art materials and techniques, including acrylics, stimulates the viewer's imagination and evokes a vast narrative. Overview Project name: Sea and Cats page.1 Exhibition venue: SARAS ART GALLERY Exhibition period: Monday, June 1st, 2026 - Sunday, August 30th, 2026 Artist presence dates: To be announced on the artist's personal Instagram account or the hotel's official account *Free admission, feel free to view *For inquiries regarding artwork sales and merchandise, please contact the artist directly. Artist Introduction Mashiro Shirosuke [Artist Profile] Without being bound by art materials or techniques, he explores how to project the world he envisions into his works. From 2026, he will be presenting the "Deep Sea Specimen Box" series, in which hand-carved frames and paintings become a single work, further building his worldview. He is one of the artists to watch today, establishing his own unique worldview and continuing to expand the range of his expression. [Main Activities] Since June 2022, I have been drawing Kuro and Charlie, cats who live with marine life. Since August 2023, I have been exhibiting and creating artwork in department stores and at various events. [SNS] Instagram: @m.shilosuke X (formerly Twitter): @shil0yagidra Inquiries: 06-6577-1115 (Marketing Department, Weekdays 10:00-18:00)