December is the month for love, pampering, and guilty pleasures — the glittering hum of celebration, the promise of long-awaited rest, and the joy of being surrounded by those we love. It’s a season that invites indulgence: do whatever you want, eat whatever you want, drink whatever you want, and love whoever you want. Guilty pleasures are in.

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TLC — Tender Loving Care, a solo exhibition by New York-based artist Oks, is a love letter to those luxuries — big and small — that make the holidays so irresistibly intoxicating.

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In this body of work, Oks presents a delightfully humorous series of porcelain sculptures: a collection of ashtrays shaped like beloved kawaii characters, their eyes bloodshot and adorned with gold leaf; classic holiday album covers rendered with meticulous precision; and vinyl records so convincing they can fool you into thinking they’ll play on a turntable.

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The exhibition also features Oks’ porcelain shopping bags, a body of work she developed in 2015, which have since gained acclaim for their blend of utility and style. From the matching fried chicken bucket-and-side set to her miniature wearable sculptures of consumer goods, lipstick-marked cigarettes, and an irreverent arrangement of French fries spelling out “Let It Snow,” Oks’ work radiates a childlike playfulness and wonder, paired with a distinctly New York attitude that transforms the everyday into the extraordinary.

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In many ways, TLC functions as a self-portrait — an open invitation to step into Oks’ world, rooted right in the heart of Downtown Manhattan. Presented at EVERANDART, Tokyo, the exhibition reveals the artist’s favorite treats, songs, rituals, and objects: the things she cherishes most during the holidays.

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Here’s to joy in excess, warmth in abundance, and art that brightens the world.

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Happy Holidays — from Oks to you, with tender loving care.