NekobaRisograph is a Tokyo-based art collective focused on the creation and research of Risograph works. Founded by illustrator and designer Mao and EN, a student at Tokyo University of the Arts, the group brings together young creators from various countries and disciplines. NEKOBA’s practice spans across art, illustration, photography, and graphic design.
For KLABF 2025, NekobaRisograph will primarily showcase Risograph zines and posters, including a selection of previously unreleased works. The collective will also present art books and publications, inviting visitors to engage and exchange ideas.
Website / Link to Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yi3YIcC87j1PA-Cgx8T3r_5Ecy11Pum_/view?usp=share_link
Publication/Work:
These four newly created books, all produced in 2025, will be the main focus of our presentation.
《 Spots of Light 》I don’t know much about anything — but maybe that’s why I’m so easily moved. I don’t understand the “rules,” and no one thinks I’m strange for that. I can simply look, feel, and take it all in freely.So I didn’t deliberately choose the “beautiful” photos. Some are quite ordinary, and some are even out of focus. There are also a few drawings I made with my left hand — they’re kind of ugly (laughs), but I had so much fun making them.Instead of caring about how refined they look, I just wanted to capture how I felt in the moment.This book is like a little drawer I carry with me — filled with glimpses of light, strangers I’ve encountered, and those sweet moments when I thought, “Ah… how lovely.”
《Shadow》A work depicting the shadows and missteps of gods in traditional ancient Chinese mythology.Printed in Risograph, double-sided with butterfly binding.
《home》A work depicting the shadows and missteps of gods in traditional ancient Chinese mythology.
《Lemon Tree Love》A caterpillar eats the leaves of a lemon tree, turns into a chrysalis, becomes a butterfly, and then lays eggs that grow into new caterpillars — the cycle of life continues endlessly.Except this time, the lemon tree will never grow lemons again.This Risograph-printed zine tells a story inspired by that cycle.
We’ll also have related merchandise like T-shirts, tote bags, and keychains, as well as a range of printed works from 2023 to 2025 available for purchase.
NekobaRisograph
NekobaRisograph is a Tokyo-based art collective focused on the creation and research of Risograph works. Founded by illustrator and designer Mao and EN, a student at Tokyo University of the Arts, the group brings together young creators from various countries and disciplines. NEKOBA’s practice spans across art, illustration, photography, and graphic design.
For KLABF 2025, NekobaRisograph will primarily showcase Risograph zines and posters, including a selection of previously unreleased works. The collective will also present art books and publications, inviting visitors to engage and exchange ideas.
These four newly created books, all produced in 2025, will be the main focus of our presentation.
《 Spots of Light 》I don’t know much about anything — but maybe that’s why I’m so easily moved. I don’t understand the “rules,” and no one thinks I’m strange for that. I can simply look, feel, and take it all in freely.So I didn’t deliberately choose the “beautiful” photos. Some are quite ordinary, and some are even out of focus. There are also a few drawings I made with my left hand — they’re kind of ugly (laughs), but I had so much fun making them.Instead of caring about how refined they look, I just wanted to capture how I felt in the moment.This book is like a little drawer I carry with me — filled with glimpses of light, strangers I’ve encountered, and those sweet moments when I thought, “Ah… how lovely.”
《Shadow》A work depicting the shadows and missteps of gods in traditional ancient Chinese mythology.Printed in Risograph, double-sided with butterfly binding.
《home》A work depicting the shadows and missteps of gods in traditional ancient Chinese mythology.
《Lemon Tree Love》A caterpillar eats the leaves of a lemon tree, turns into a chrysalis, becomes a butterfly, and then lays eggs that grow into new caterpillars — the cycle of life continues endlessly.Except this time, the lemon tree will never grow lemons again.This Risograph-printed zine tells a story inspired by that cycle.
We’ll also have related merchandise like T-shirts, tote bags, and keychains, as well as a range of printed works from 2023 to 2025 available for purchase.