>>21487990>>21487993>>21487999>>21488000Luce was not designed by a Japanese but by an Italian man named Simone Legno
Luce Tokidoki, LLC. Designed by Simone Legno
Simone Legno (born June 16, 1977) is an Italian artist best known for the creation of the tokidoki brand. Legno's designs are influenced by his interest in Japan and its culture, as well as street art and graffiti.
Simone Legno: It’s an immense honor to announce a truly historic project for the Vatican . With indescribable joy I’d love to introduce to you “Luce ”, the very first Mascotte for a Jubilee, a special celebration the Church holds at least once every 25 years. It’s a year of pilgrimages, of a focus on the spiritual life/ To be honest, I could never have imagined that I would bring my humble artistic contribution, pop-culture, kawaii-culture to the Holy See. I am extremely grateful to the Dicastery for Evangelization for opening its doors to my Art. I grew up in my hometown Rome in a Catholic family, where I learned the principles of a faith grounded in generosity and respect for others. In my work, I am fortunate to engage with the many cultures of the world, constantly searching for a contemporary and universal language that I strive to bring into my compositions. The Jubilee is undoubtedly a unique opportunity for encounter and dialogue for millions of people, including many young people. I hope that the pilgrim Luce and her traveling friends, can represent the sentiments that resonate in the hearts of the younger generations. It’s a marvelous experience and a joyful light that I will bring within me for the rest of my Life.
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