{"id":1909372,"date":"2026-04-24T16:57:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1909372"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:57:20","slug":"artist-kazuhisa-uragami-builds-a-noble-outsider-from-kyushus-fire-and-iron-for-forza-horizon-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1909372","title":{"rendered":"Artist Kazuhisa Uragami Builds a &#8220;Noble Outsider&#8221; From Kyushu\u2019s Fire and Iron for Forza Horizon 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2Fforza-h6-Kazuhisa-art-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-body\">\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<div class=\"skrollr\">\n<div id=\"lSMvXCCLjzokNoC\" class=\"wrapper intro \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-none d-md-block\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"mobile-img-wrapper d-block d-md-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-block d-md-none\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text mobile\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Artist Kazuhisa Uragami Builds a Noble Outsider From Kyushu\u2019s Fire and Iron for \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019<\/div>\n<div class=\"subheading \">Uragami also shares how driving, environment and storytelling intersect to shape a mural meant to be experienced in motion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"HMAcoEjwgaKXbNj\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> created a video series called <em>The Art of Driving<\/em>, where host Larry Chen opens up a deeper look at how regional identity shapes the game\u2019s visual world of Japan. In a covet-worthy Honda Civic Type R, Chen travelled through Japan\u2019s Kyushu region to meet Kazuhisa Uragami, a Tokyo-based illustrator known for blending folklore with modern, industrial aesthetics. His approach is rooted in coexistence, where natural forces and man-made structures exist within the same visual language, reflecting the layered environment he experienced firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>That idea comes through vividly in his mural, which centers on a striking, \u201cnoble outsider\u201d figure\u2014a pirate-inspired character rendered with mechanical features and glowing accents, standing against a fiery, almost molten backdrop. Gears, metal fragments and industrial textures are embedded throughout the character\u2019s body, while a flowing red scarf cuts through the composition, nodding to both classic Japanese hero imagery and Kyushu\u2019s identity as a \u201cland of fire.\u201d The piece is designed to read instantly at speed, with bold silhouettes and high-contrast color, but reveals deeper layers\u2014symbolism, regional references and emotional tone\u2014the longer you look. <\/p>\n<p>In the conversation ahead, Uragami reflects on how cars can shift perception, how environment informs character, and why his work ultimately lives in the space where nature, industry and storytelling converge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lWUKOuRHIkbGXkD\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/avWv27ZlLYc?si=ydaD15J6ezfnohsR\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"KFtvwlDmUnEzPdT\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Your work often blends digital illustration with elements of folklore and industrial design\u2014how did you balance those influences when creating your piece for Forza Horizon 6?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rather than treating folkloric and industrial elements as separate influences, I approached them as something that naturally coexists within the same environment. When I visited Kyushu, I was struck by how raw natural energy\u2014volcanoes and the sea\u2014exists right alongside man-made structures like factories and infrastructure. It didn\u2019t feel like a contrast, but more like something continuous, part of the same landscape. In this piece, I depict a hero born from that environment, where \u201cfire\u201d from nature and \u201ciron\u201d from industry coexist. I think of the folkloric elements as an invisible presence or energy embedded in the land itself. By layering industrial details such as gears and metal components onto that, I aimed to create a world that still feels grounded in reality. Rather than opposing forces, nature and industry blend together into a single atmosphere\u2014and I tried to translate that feeling directly into the artwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve described your character as a kind of \u201cnoble outsider\u201d\u2014what does that concept represent, and how does it connect to the region you\u2019re interpreting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea of a \u201cnoble outsider\u201d represents someone who exists outside established systems, yet acts according to their own sense of values and justice. Kyushu has historically been a place of exchange, where different cultures have met and influenced one another. From that perspective, I imagined a character who doesn\u2019t belong to a single category or identity. I chose a pirate as the central motif, inspired by Kyushu\u2019s connection to the sea. While pirates are often seen as outlaws, they can also be understood as figures who act based on their own beliefs, outside conventional structures. At the time, there were people who fell outside the protection of the state\u2014those whose lives were not fully supported. In some cases, there may have been individuals who crossed the sea and engaged in trade outside the law in order to protect those people. Ideas of \u201cjustice\u201d shift depending on time and place, so I don\u2019t think they can be defined simply as \u201cevil.\u201d For the people they helped, they may have been protectors\u2014perhaps even heroes. This character is based on that kind of pirate figure: not a villain, but an outsider who carries a sense of purpose and responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"CADCWseGLeCVvgU\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NCIHzjYoaWgvWzC\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Unlike traditional murals, your work lives inside an interactive world\u2014did knowing players would discover it while driving change how you approached composition or storytelling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea that players would encounter the work while driving had a strong impact on the composition. I approached it as something that needs to be read instantly in motion, so I focused on strong silhouettes and bold color contrast to make it memorable at a glance. It was important that it remains visible even at high speed. At the same time, I designed it so that when players stop and look more closely, they can discover additional layers of detail. I wanted it to be something that leaves an impression while passing by, but reveals more the longer you look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did collaborating within \u201cThe Art of Driving\u201d series shape your perspective on how art can exist alongside car culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through this project, I came to feel that cars are not just a means of transportation, but something that can expand a person\u2019s perception and sense of values. In my own work, I often draw inspiration from landscapes and visual environments, and this experience reinforced that feeling even more strongly. The view from the car, the atmosphere of places we stopped along the way, and the light and wind at each destination were all sensations that can only be experienced in that specific moment and place. Being in a car made me more aware of those details. In that sense, cars have the ability to shift you between the everyday and something beyond it. I realized that, in this way, cars and art can naturally coexist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F03-Kazuhisa-Image.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\" width=\"1920\" height=\"779\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6707526\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"wKiKvylSftmFZmv\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>For players encountering your work for the first time, what do you hope they notice beyond the surface visuals?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I hope that, beyond the surface visuals, viewers can intuitively feel the atmosphere and the energy of the land. Even if it isn\u2019t recognized as a specific location, it would be enough if the sense of coexistence between nature and industry comes through. I also hope the character is not seen as separate from the background, but as something that emerges from the land itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your character from this project could drive any car in Forza Horizon 6, what would they choose and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It would definitely be the Civic I drove with Larry during the trip. It was a reliable presence that took me to many different places across Kyushu, and it\u2019s deeply tied to my personal experience there. What stood out most was the red body\u2014it felt striking as an artificial object within the natural landscape. That color also connects to my image of Kyushu as a \u201cland of fire,\u201d shaped by volcanoes, magma, and heat. Rather than something overly decorative, I think a car with a clear, functional purpose suits this character better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"RxUfVBKvDOEwyee\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"TPUkIHHIoCisvec\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>What\u2019s one small detail in your artwork that you hope players don\u2019t miss?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The red scarf is one detail I\u2019d highlight. It\u2019s both an homage to classic Japanese hero imagery and a symbol of Kyushu as a \u201cland of fire,\u201d with its volcanoes, geothermal energy, and magma. As it moves in the wind, it visually expresses freedom, speed, and an unwavering sense of conviction. I\u2019d also like people to notice the light and heat effects scattered throughout the image. Elements like sparks and glowing highlights represent both volcanic energy and industrial processes, and they play an important role in supporting the overall theme of the work.<\/p>\n<p><em>**This interview has been edited for length and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-meta\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-post-meta\">\n                                Gaming<span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span><span class=\"presented-by\">Presented by<br \/>\n                                    Forza Horizon 6<br \/>\n                            <\/span><span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span><time>Apr 24, 2026<\/time><span class=\"divider with-hype-count\">\/<\/span><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             666<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags-comments \">\n<div class=\"open-credits-btn\">See Tags<span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span>Comments<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-tags\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n                                                    Tags\n                                                <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-tags-container\">\n<p>    Forza Horizon 6\n                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comments-container\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-social-shares\"><span class=\"share-title\">Share<\/span><span class=\"more-title\">Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<div class=\"skrollr\">\n<div id=\"lSMvXCCLjzokNoC\" class=\"wrapper intro \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-none d-md-block\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"mobile-img-wrapper d-block d-md-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-block d-md-none\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text mobile\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Artist Kazuhisa Uragami Builds a Noble Outsider From Kyushu\u2019s Fire and Iron for \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019<\/div>\n<div class=\"subheading \">Uragami also shares how driving, environment and storytelling intersect to shape a mural meant to be experienced in motion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"HMAcoEjwgaKXbNj\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> created a video series called <em>The Art of Driving<\/em>, where host Larry Chen opens up a deeper look at how regional identity shapes the game\u2019s visual world of Japan. In a covet-worthy Honda Civic Type R, Chen travelled through Japan\u2019s Kyushu region to meet Kazuhisa Uragami, a Tokyo-based illustrator known for blending folklore with modern, industrial aesthetics. His approach is rooted in coexistence, where natural forces and man-made structures exist within the same visual language, reflecting the layered environment he experienced firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>That idea comes through vividly in his mural, which centers on a striking, \u201cnoble outsider\u201d figure\u2014a pirate-inspired character rendered with mechanical features and glowing accents, standing against a fiery, almost molten backdrop. Gears, metal fragments and industrial textures are embedded throughout the character\u2019s body, while a flowing red scarf cuts through the composition, nodding to both classic Japanese hero imagery and Kyushu\u2019s identity as a \u201cland of fire.\u201d The piece is designed to read instantly at speed, with bold silhouettes and high-contrast color, but reveals deeper layers\u2014symbolism, regional references and emotional tone\u2014the longer you look. <\/p>\n<p>In the conversation ahead, Uragami reflects on how cars can shift perception, how environment informs character, and why his work ultimately lives in the space where nature, industry and storytelling converge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lWUKOuRHIkbGXkD\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/avWv27ZlLYc?si=ydaD15J6ezfnohsR\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"KFtvwlDmUnEzPdT\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Your work often blends digital illustration with elements of folklore and industrial design\u2014how did you balance those influences when creating your piece for Forza Horizon 6?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rather than treating folkloric and industrial elements as separate influences, I approached them as something that naturally coexists within the same environment. When I visited Kyushu, I was struck by how raw natural energy\u2014volcanoes and the sea\u2014exists right alongside man-made structures like factories and infrastructure. It didn\u2019t feel like a contrast, but more like something continuous, part of the same landscape. In this piece, I depict a hero born from that environment, where \u201cfire\u201d from nature and \u201ciron\u201d from industry coexist. I think of the folkloric elements as an invisible presence or energy embedded in the land itself. By layering industrial details such as gears and metal components onto that, I aimed to create a world that still feels grounded in reality. Rather than opposing forces, nature and industry blend together into a single atmosphere\u2014and I tried to translate that feeling directly into the artwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve described your character as a kind of \u201cnoble outsider\u201d\u2014what does that concept represent, and how does it connect to the region you\u2019re interpreting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea of a \u201cnoble outsider\u201d represents someone who exists outside established systems, yet acts according to their own sense of values and justice. Kyushu has historically been a place of exchange, where different cultures have met and influenced one another. From that perspective, I imagined a character who doesn\u2019t belong to a single category or identity. I chose a pirate as the central motif, inspired by Kyushu\u2019s connection to the sea. While pirates are often seen as outlaws, they can also be understood as figures who act based on their own beliefs, outside conventional structures. At the time, there were people who fell outside the protection of the state\u2014those whose lives were not fully supported. In some cases, there may have been individuals who crossed the sea and engaged in trade outside the law in order to protect those people. Ideas of \u201cjustice\u201d shift depending on time and place, so I don\u2019t think they can be defined simply as \u201cevil.\u201d For the people they helped, they may have been protectors\u2014perhaps even heroes. This character is based on that kind of pirate figure: not a villain, but an outsider who carries a sense of purpose and responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"CADCWseGLeCVvgU\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NCIHzjYoaWgvWzC\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Unlike traditional murals, your work lives inside an interactive world\u2014did knowing players would discover it while driving change how you approached composition or storytelling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea that players would encounter the work while driving had a strong impact on the composition. I approached it as something that needs to be read instantly in motion, so I focused on strong silhouettes and bold color contrast to make it memorable at a glance. It was important that it remains visible even at high speed. At the same time, I designed it so that when players stop and look more closely, they can discover additional layers of detail. I wanted it to be something that leaves an impression while passing by, but reveals more the longer you look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did collaborating within \u201cThe Art of Driving\u201d series shape your perspective on how art can exist alongside car culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through this project, I came to feel that cars are not just a means of transportation, but something that can expand a person\u2019s perception and sense of values. In my own work, I often draw inspiration from landscapes and visual environments, and this experience reinforced that feeling even more strongly. The view from the car, the atmosphere of places we stopped along the way, and the light and wind at each destination were all sensations that can only be experienced in that specific moment and place. Being in a car made me more aware of those details. In that sense, cars have the ability to shift you between the everyday and something beyond it. I realized that, in this way, cars and art can naturally coexist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F03-Kazuhisa-Image.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\" width=\"1920\" height=\"779\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6707526\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"wKiKvylSftmFZmv\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>For players encountering your work for the first time, what do you hope they notice beyond the surface visuals?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I hope that, beyond the surface visuals, viewers can intuitively feel the atmosphere and the energy of the land. Even if it isn\u2019t recognized as a specific location, it would be enough if the sense of coexistence between nature and industry comes through. I also hope the character is not seen as separate from the background, but as something that emerges from the land itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your character from this project could drive any car in Forza Horizon 6, what would they choose and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It would definitely be the Civic I drove with Larry during the trip. It was a reliable presence that took me to many different places across Kyushu, and it\u2019s deeply tied to my personal experience there. What stood out most was the red body\u2014it felt striking as an artificial object within the natural landscape. That color also connects to my image of Kyushu as a \u201cland of fire,\u201d shaped by volcanoes, magma, and heat. Rather than something overly decorative, I think a car with a clear, functional purpose suits this character better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"RxUfVBKvDOEwyee\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"TPUkIHHIoCisvec\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>What\u2019s one small detail in your artwork that you hope players don\u2019t miss?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The red scarf is one detail I\u2019d highlight. It\u2019s both an homage to classic Japanese hero imagery and a symbol of Kyushu as a \u201cland of fire,\u201d with its volcanoes, geothermal energy, and magma. As it moves in the wind, it visually expresses freedom, speed, and an unwavering sense of conviction. I\u2019d also like people to notice the light and heat effects scattered throughout the image. Elements like sparks and glowing highlights represent both volcanic energy and industrial processes, and they play an important role in supporting the overall theme of the work.<\/p>\n<p><em>**This interview has been edited for length and clarity.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-meta\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-post-meta\">\n                                Gaming<span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span><span class=\"presented-by\">Presented by<br \/>\n                                    Forza Horizon 6<br \/>\n                            <\/span><span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span><time>Apr 24, 2026<\/time><span class=\"divider with-hype-count\">\/<\/span><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             666<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags-comments \">\n<div class=\"open-credits-btn\">See Tags<span class=\"divider\">\/<\/span>Comments<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-credits-tags\">\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-tags\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n                                                    Tags\n                                                <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-tags-container\">\n<p>    Forza Horizon 6\n                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comments-container\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-footer-social-shares\"><span class=\"share-title\">Share<\/span><span class=\"more-title\">Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<div class=\"skrollr\">\n<div id=\"lSMvXCCLjzokNoC\" class=\"wrapper intro \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-none d-md-block\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"mobile-img-wrapper d-block d-md-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img d-block d-md-none\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F01-Kazuhisa-Hero.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"text mobile\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Artist Kazuhisa Uragami Builds a Noble Outsider From Kyushu\u2019s Fire and Iron for \u2018Forza Horizon 6\u2019<\/div>\n<div class=\"subheading \">Uragami also shares how driving, environment and storytelling intersect to shape a mural meant to be experienced in motion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"HMAcoEjwgaKXbNj\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><em>Forza Horizon 6<\/em> created a video series called <em>The Art of Driving<\/em>, where host Larry Chen opens up a deeper look at how regional identity shapes the game\u2019s visual world of Japan. In a covet-worthy Honda Civic Type R, Chen travelled through Japan\u2019s Kyushu region to meet Kazuhisa Uragami, a Tokyo-based illustrator known for blending folklore with modern, industrial aesthetics. His approach is rooted in coexistence, where natural forces and man-made structures exist within the same visual language, reflecting the layered environment he experienced firsthand.<\/p>\n<p>That idea comes through vividly in his mural, which centers on a striking, \u201cnoble outsider\u201d figure\u2014a pirate-inspired character rendered with mechanical features and glowing accents, standing against a fiery, almost molten backdrop. Gears, metal fragments and industrial textures are embedded throughout the character\u2019s body, while a flowing red scarf cuts through the composition, nodding to both classic Japanese hero imagery and Kyushu\u2019s identity as a \u201cland of fire.\u201d The piece is designed to read instantly at speed, with bold silhouettes and high-contrast color, but reveals deeper layers\u2014symbolism, regional references and emotional tone\u2014the longer you look. <\/p>\n<p>In the conversation ahead, Uragami reflects on how cars can shift perception, how environment informs character, and why his work ultimately lives in the space where nature, industry and storytelling converge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"lWUKOuRHIkbGXkD\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/avWv27ZlLYc?si=ydaD15J6ezfnohsR\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"KFtvwlDmUnEzPdT\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Your work often blends digital illustration with elements of folklore and industrial design\u2014how did you balance those influences when creating your piece for Forza Horizon 6?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rather than treating folkloric and industrial elements as separate influences, I approached them as something that naturally coexists within the same environment. When I visited Kyushu, I was struck by how raw natural energy\u2014volcanoes and the sea\u2014exists right alongside man-made structures like factories and infrastructure. It didn\u2019t feel like a contrast, but more like something continuous, part of the same landscape. In this piece, I depict a hero born from that environment, where \u201cfire\u201d from nature and \u201ciron\u201d from industry coexist. I think of the folkloric elements as an invisible presence or energy embedded in the land itself. By layering industrial details such as gears and metal components onto that, I aimed to create a world that still feels grounded in reality. Rather than opposing forces, nature and industry blend together into a single atmosphere\u2014and I tried to translate that feeling directly into the artwork.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve described your character as a kind of \u201cnoble outsider\u201d\u2014what does that concept represent, and how does it connect to the region you\u2019re interpreting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea of a \u201cnoble outsider\u201d represents someone who exists outside established systems, yet acts according to their own sense of values and justice. Kyushu has historically been a place of exchange, where different cultures have met and influenced one another. From that perspective, I imagined a character who doesn\u2019t belong to a single category or identity. I chose a pirate as the central motif, inspired by Kyushu\u2019s connection to the sea. While pirates are often seen as outlaws, they can also be understood as figures who act based on their own beliefs, outside conventional structures. At the time, there were people who fell outside the protection of the state\u2014those whose lives were not fully supported. In some cases, there may have been individuals who crossed the sea and engaged in trade outside the law in order to protect those people. Ideas of \u201cjustice\u201d shift depending on time and place, so I don\u2019t think they can be defined simply as \u201cevil.\u201d For the people they helped, they may have been protectors\u2014perhaps even heroes. This character is based on that kind of pirate figure: not a villain, but an outsider who carries a sense of purpose and responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"CADCWseGLeCVvgU\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F02-Kazuhisa-Gallery1-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NCIHzjYoaWgvWzC\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>Unlike traditional murals, your work lives inside an interactive world\u2014did knowing players would discover it while driving change how you approached composition or storytelling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea that players would encounter the work while driving had a strong impact on the composition. I approached it as something that needs to be read instantly in motion, so I focused on strong silhouettes and bold color contrast to make it memorable at a glance. It was important that it remains visible even at high speed. At the same time, I designed it so that when players stop and look more closely, they can discover additional layers of detail. I wanted it to be something that leaves an impression while passing by, but reveals more the longer you look.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did collaborating within \u201cThe Art of Driving\u201d series shape your perspective on how art can exist alongside car culture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through this project, I came to feel that cars are not just a means of transportation, but something that can expand a person\u2019s perception and sense of values. In my own work, I often draw inspiration from landscapes and visual environments, and this experience reinforced that feeling even more strongly. The view from the car, the atmosphere of places we stopped along the way, and the light and wind at each destination were all sensations that can only be experienced in that specific moment and place. Being in a car made me more aware of those details. In that sense, cars have the ability to shift you between the everyday and something beyond it. I realized that, in this way, cars and art can naturally coexist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F03-Kazuhisa-Image.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\" width=\"1920\" height=\"779\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6707526\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"wKiKvylSftmFZmv\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>For players encountering your work for the first time, what do you hope they notice beyond the surface visuals?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I hope that, beyond the surface visuals, viewers can intuitively feel the atmosphere and the energy of the land. Even if it isn\u2019t recognized as a specific location, it would be enough if the sense of coexistence between nature and industry comes through. I also hope the character is not seen as separate from the background, but as something that emerges from the land itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your character from this project could drive any car in Forza Horizon 6, what would they choose and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It would definitely be the Civic I drove with Larry during the trip. It was a reliable presence that took me to many different places across Kyushu, and it\u2019s deeply tied to my personal experience there. What stood out most was the red body\u2014it felt striking as an artificial object within the natural landscape. That color also connects to my image of Kyushu as a \u201cland of fire,\u201d shaped by volcanoes, magma, and heat. Rather than something overly decorative, I think a car with a clear, functional purpose suits this character better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"RxUfVBKvDOEwyee\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-10\">\n<div class=\"shortcode-slider before-booted full-screen-enabled light\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"slide\" data-slideshow data-loop data-slideshowspeed=\"7000\" data-group-cells=\"1\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel\">\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"1\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">1 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-1.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"2\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">2 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-2.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flickity-carousel-cell\" data-gallery-index=\"3\"><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index\">3 of 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F20%2F04-Kazuhisa-Gallery2-3.png?w=2000&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;format=png&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Kazuhisa Uragami Forza Horizon 6 The Art of Driving Artist Spotlight\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"TPUkIHHIoCisvec\" class=\"wrapper text\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8\">\n<p class=\"text-left text-normal\"><strong>What\u2019s one small detail in your artwork that you hope players don\u2019t miss?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The red scarf is one detail I\u2019d highlight. 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