Roger Roque: the Honduran who conquers the kawaii style in Shanghai
His passion for design, illustration and animation led him to collaborate with international brands such as Xiaomi and Snapchat.
Roger Roque, a talented toHonduran rtista, He is gaining notoriety in Shanghai with his kawaii style and his ability to connect with the Asian public.
Recently, he participated in an exhibition organized by Sense Art in Garden City, one of the largest shopping centers in the city. Its characters have captured the attention and hearts of children and adults, highlighting the name of Roger Roque on the Shanghai art scene.
The Honduran artist shared with Televicentro.com: “I want to thank you, because without your support and love, my art would not be the same. Seeing how the Asian public, especially children, has fallen in love with my characters is something that fills my heart with joy ”.
Roger Roque a prominent Honduran
Among his most outstanding works are “Peace! ” and “Captain Frog ”, which have been very well received in Shanghai.
Roger Roque has conquered not only the public, but also large technology companies. Originally from Choluteca, Honduras, this 25-year-old boy studies Audiovisual Communication at the University of Burgos, Spain.
His passion for design, illustration and animation led him to collaborate with international brands such as Xiaomi and Snapchat.
Xiaomi, one of the largest technology companies in China, has incorporated several of Roger’s designs as wallpapers into his phones worldwide, allowing his work to reach millions of people.
Also, Snapchat selected it to create special stickers for the Day of Thanksgiving, demonstrating that his talent transcends borders.
The kawaii style of Roger, characterized by adorable and lively characters, it has resonated strongly in Asia, where this culture is extremely popular.
“I went from 200 to 1,298 likes ”, said Roger, on the impact of his shift in artistic focus towards the charming and tender.
Despite his international success, Roger maintains his Honduran roots and continues to perfect his art. His dedication and creativity led him to be recognized by the magazine Forbes Central America in 2020 as one of the most promising young talents in design.
Roger Roque shows that with passion and effort it is possible to achieve dreams that cross borders and cultures. His work is a pride for Honduras and an inspiration for all who support him.
With new projects on the horizon, Roger continues to conquer the art world with his kawaii style, which has enchanted many in Shanghai and beyond.
