empty food can becomes portal to cozy, miniature reading room

step inside the delightful and tiny ‘book can’ by mozu studios

Japanese artist Kiyotaka Mizukosh from Mozu Studios takes us on a miniature tour inside his latest project dubbed the ‘Book CAN’. Designed as a snug, secret base filled with books and lit by a warm desk light, the micro interior is fitted within an empty food can, revealing incredibly detailed elements — from a wooden parquet flooring and rug to potted plants and a pile of hardcovered volumes.

all images via Mozu Studios

fitting ordinary objects with charming, miniature worlds

Besides being incredibly detailed in execution, Mozu Studios’ artist (see more here) also plays on the element of surprise; ordinary household objects become portals to tiny, charming worlds. Similar to the food can here, his previous work sees the inside of an electric socket converted into hyper-real tiny rooms or staircases leading to a traditional Japanese living area. 

For every project, Mizukosh uploads behind-the-scenes videos on his YouTube channel, sharing with us the ever-so satisfying and delightful craft of miniature art. Reflecting on his ‘Book CAN’ design, he comments: ‘I really enjoyed the work of making and arranging small books! I want this kind of space.’  

project info:

name: Book CAN

design studio: Mozu Studios 

artist: Kiyotaka Mizukosh