Sorayama
Sorayama refers to the Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, known for hyperrealistic, chrome-finished depictions of robots. His best-known body of work, the Sexy Robots series, blends erotic subject matter with futuristic imagery and has become influential in art and design.
Style and media: He works in illustration and sculpture; techniques include airbrushed metallic paint to render
Career and reception: Starting as a commercial illustrator, his robot portraits gained international recognition through magazines,
Influence and legacy: Sorayama's meticulous, hyperreal chrome aesthetics have been cited as a milestone in cyberpunk
Publications and collections: Monographs and art books have compiled his work; his pieces are held in private