At the Yokohama YOXO 2024 festival, EEPMON conducted a digital arts workshop designed to engage and inspire the next generation of creatives. The session focused on the practical application of digital tools, allowing participants to develop original works either by using structured templates or through freeform digital illustration.

The workshop culminated in the integration of these individual pieces into a unified, collaborative digital mural. Throughout the process, EEPMON facilitated the technical exploration of the medium, observing the children’s immersion in the technology. This hands-on engagement with digital creation served as a core component of the festival’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming, highlighting the intersection of play and technical skill-building.

The goal of this two-day workshop was for every participant to use Wacom technology to colour EEPMON templated illustrations, or make their entirely own. The objective of the session was the consolidation of these individual contributions into a singular, large-scale digital artwork. This collaboration was designed to symbolize the creative energy of Yokohama, reflecting the city’s reputation as a hub for innovation.

The success of the workshop and accompanying exhibition was made possible through the support of Japanese partner Global DX, alongside sponsors Wacom and Towa Engineering. These behind-the-scenes moments capture the technical process and the high-energy environment of the event.

Dates held: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 11am – 8pm, Sunday, February 4th 2024 – 11am – 5pm
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse @ J-11

Towa Engineering provided the fantastic displays and this amazing green screen (chromakey) backdrop. It was so fun to see the creations by the participants come to life through a virtual exhibition. The smiles on the children’s faces was priceless!

Promo advertisements for my digital art workshop.

As part of my setup, Wacom equipped me with the incredible Wacom Cintiq Pro 17”! I absolutely love it…I can truly touch my artworks and then my creations come to life through Towa’s super bright 80” screens. Shoutout to everyone involved for setting up the equipment!

Catching up with longtime friends visiting. Thank you for coming!

The smiles from the participants made this event all worthwhile sparking their creative imagination! Btw, do you know what this person drew? One of my all time favourite characters from the video game, Dragon Quest!

Each participant gets to draw their own creation which in turn becomes a pushpin button as a souvenir! They also get to pose in front of Towa Engineering’s chromakey for a photo op!

A special visit by the Italian innovation startup technology companies who also participated in my workshop! Shoutout to MyCIA, Bricksensitive, Witty Power, and Novac!

Left: Setting up before the event. Right: Getting warmed up!

Team Wacom having some photoshoot fun! Thank you for your support!

In February 2024, EEPMON was selected as a featured speaker for the YOXO FESTIVAL FUTURE PITCH in Yokohama, Japan. Set within the innovative Minato Mirai district, this high-energy platform invites visionaries and entrepreneurs to articulate bold plans for the future in a concise, three-minute format. The event attracts over 30,000 attendees, fostering deep dialogues and networking between startup leaders and creative innovators.

The presentation focused on a critical evolution in corporate structure: the future of organizations’ adoption of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). By advocating for the integration of artistic inquiry into traditional technical and business frameworks, EEPMON addressed how modern institutions can navigate complex social issues through a multidisciplinary lens. The pitch progressed through a competitive preliminary round of 100 speakers to the final stage at the Landmark Plaza, highlighting the role of the “digital artisan” in shaping future-ready business models.

Project Details:

∙ Event: YOXO FESTIVAL FUTURE PITCH 2024
∙ Location: Minato Mirai (Landmark Plaza & Yokohama Hammerhead), Yokohama, Japan
∙ Theme: Challenges for the Future – The Adoption of STEAM
∙ Format: 3-Minute Visionary Pitch and Finalist Presentation