Neon
Guardian
Client
Tokyo Metro Corp
Duration
6 Weeks
Scale
1,200 sq ft
Brief & Vision
The Shinjuku district council wanted a landmark piece that would rejuvenate a neglected transit corridor and provide a sense of security and vibrance for late-night commuters. The "Neon Guardian" was conceived as a multi-layered protective entity that watches over the district.
Using specialized UV-reactive paints, the mural transforms as the sun sets, with hidden patterns emerging under the district's neon lighting, creating a dual-state experience for day and night.
Key Features
UV Reactive
Glows intensely under blacklight and neon ambiance.
Scanned AR
Viewers can scan parts of the mural to see it animate via phone.
Meet the Artist
Sora Tanaka
Hyper-realist Legend
"This project was about capturing the soul of Tokyo's night life—the electric energy that never sleeps. We wanted the wall to feel like a living part of the city's infrastructure."
Artist PortfolioThe Transformation
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