Okano’s paintings are attempts at reproducing images he has seen on monitors and screens, often referencing Japanese pop culture of the 80s and 90s. Okano’s practice makes use of a diverse array of materials from oil paint and watercolor to pencil and acrylic, and in recent years, he has incorporated self-developed techniques that utilize airbrushes, stencils, and nets. Okano received his BFA in Oil Painting from Musashino Art University. Recent activities include the solo exhibitions “ROLES”, Rod Gallery (Tokyo, 2024); “SCENES”, Kameido Art Center (Tokyo, 2023); “CONY”, Clear Gallery (Tokyo, 2022); and a group exhibition at BLUEY BLUEY (London, 2024), among others.