Welcome to Harukauniverse.

I’m Haruka Aoki (she / they), an artist, poet-illustrator, and hope bender.

My happy place is in nature, subtle moments, and the metaphysical realm, and you’ll see this reflected in my narrative artwork, which have appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.

I write and illustrate a regular narrative art column in The New York Times. My picture book about a square navigating a world of circles, "Fitting In," was published in 2022 by Sky Pony Press / Simon & Schuster. I got to work on this book with a wonderful friend!

I’ll be using this platform to share updates on my journey as an artist and fellow human being.

Come join in on the fun! 🐌 🌱