Red Thread of Fortune Cover by Yuko Shimizu

Yuko Shimizu Yuko shimizu.jpg Born Yuko Shimizu July 15, 1963 Tokyo, Japan Nationality Japanese Education School of Visual Arts, New York City Known for Illustration, Comic Books Awards Hamilton King Award, 2018 Gold Medal, Society of Illustrators 2 Silver Medals, Society of Illustrators Website yukoart.com Yuko Shimizu (清水裕子) is a Japanese illustrator based in New York City whose work combines Japanese heritage with contemporary reference points. Works by the artist address a range of serious issues including sex, race, and cultural identity, but also can be light and whimsical.