sara
Photo graffiti artist
A duo of artists where sako draws graffiti on photographs taken by her boyfriend Arai.
In October 2021, they released a graffiti work titled "if" on social media, which received tremendous response.
They have gained substantial support from young people both in Japan and abroad, with their social media follower count exceeding 550,000 as of October 2023.
Featured in the national edition of Tokyo Walker, their unique aesthetic has generated buzz, with their work "Sparklers" receiving over 250,000 likes.
They are expanding their activities on TikTok and YouTube, while broadening their artistic expression through CD cover design and music video production.
In March 2025, they published their first art book "Days spent with you ~ She doodles on my photos ~" (Genkosha).
sara, a photo-graffiti artist who creates unique works by combining photography and graffiti while traveling throughout Japan.
Inspired by MODELLISTA's wheels, this artwork overlays the exhilaration of heading to a destination wearing your favorite sneakers with the appeal of customization.
By superimposing a "flying whale," symbolizing freedom, onto the Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima Prefecture—nicknamed the "road in the sky"—they present a fresh interpretation.
By likening the whale's fins to wings, they express a longing for freedom that transcends the boundaries between sea and sky.
This unbounded style of expression shares common ground with MODELLISTA's approach of "always staying one step ahead."
They set forth a future vision of discovering yet-unseen charms of Japan and conveying them from their unique perspective.
TOYOTA Yaris Cross
MODELLISTA has further customized the Yaris Cross—characterized by its stylish and contemporary design—enhancing its emotional appeal.
Inspired particularly by the wheel design, sara has woven into their work the exhilaration and sense of liberation that comes with freely heading to a favorite destination, expressing from their unique perspective the joy that travel and automobiles bring