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Place of birth: Japan |
| About the Artist | |
I was born and grown up in Japan. Now, I'm living in the United States and it has been more than ten years now. I started studying art from high school as a fine art major. After working as a display designer for two years in Tokyo, Japan, I moved to the United States and studied painting at the University of Wyoming and obtained BFA degree. |
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Flute and Phoenix
2004 |
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| This is one of paintings from my "The Tale of Genji" series and I painted the boy as the younger Genji who is far advanced in areas such as playing instruments, composing poem, painting, dancing, and learning. It is not related to the story of "The Tale of Genji", but an image I developed. In this scene, the young Genji is playing a Japanese flute exceedingly well which attracts the legendary Phoenix. The Phoenix is drawn by the sweet sound of his flute and appears to listen attentively to the music. A sound does not have a shape, but the shape of the Phoenix and its expression indicate that his playing is outstanding. |
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Akashi Lady
2002 |
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| This is one of the paintings from my "The Tale of Genji" series. "The Tale of Genji" is a story based on the Court life in the Heian period (794 - 1185 AD) in Japan and was written by Murasaki-Shikibu in the 11th century.
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Noh Theater Masks: Jealousy
2002 |
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| This painting "Noh Theater Masks: Jealousy" is one of diptych piece of Japanese Noh Theater Masks: Envy and Jealousy. In the image Jealousy, I used two Noh theater masks called "ko-omote" and "hannya" to express Jealousy; the envy reaches the peak and transforms into jealousy. The force of jealousy overwhelms and destroys the mask ko-omote that still showing smiling with full of confidence.
Through the diptych piece "Envy" and "Jealousy" I wanted to express the emotional conflicts created from the deep, dark side of the human mind. |
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Noh Theater Masks: Envy
2001 |
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| This painting "Noh Theater Masks: Envy" is one of diptych piece of Japanese Noh Theater Masks: Envy and Jealousy. In the image "Envy," I used two Noh theater masks called "ko-omote" and "hannya" to express envy; the ko-omote symbolizes a beautiful young woman while the hannya symbolizes an evil or jealous spirit. In the front, the ko-omote is smiling full with confidence while hannya is glaring at her from the darkness with eye of enmity and deep envy. Through the diptych piece "Envya" and "Jealousy" I wanted to express the emotional conflicts created from the deep, dark side of the human mind. |
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Japanese Women
2000 |
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| Japanese Women are a polyptych and I used four Japanese women as subjects from four different generations. Each woman has a different expression on her face and they are holding the Noh masks with different manner. Individually they represent Innocent, Jealousy, Anxiety, and Enlightenment. Emotions are intangible and lurk deep inside of humans. Sometimes they show up on the surface but other times they hide within us. I substituted these intangible feelings with the masks, which have symbolic meanings to represent the feelings. |
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Minori (The Rites)
2006 |
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| “Minori” means “The Rites” in English and is one of paintings from my “The Tale of Genji” series. “The Tale of Genji” is a story based on the Court life in the Heian period (794 –1185 AD) in Japan and was written by Murasaki-Shikibu in the 11th century. It is considered to be the oldest novel in the world. Minori is the story from chapter 40 of “The Tale of Genji”. |
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Minori (The Rites) -Close Up
2006 |
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| This is a close-up of a section of the “Minori” painting, so you can see the details.
“Minori” means “The Rites” in English and is one of paintings from my “The Tale of Genji” series. “The Tale of Genji” is a story based on the Court life in the Heian period (794 –1185 AD) in Japan and was written by Murasaki-Shikibu in the 11th century. It is considered to be the oldest novel in the world. Minori is the story from chapter 40 of “The Tale of Genji”. |
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| Education and biography | |
| Education: 1998-2002: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA Grants and Scholarships: 2001: Granted Membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society 1998-2001: Robert D. Coe Fine Arts Scholarship Awards: 2002: First Place ward for "Vision" 27th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum Judged by Robert Knight, Executive Director of the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana. 2001: First Place Award for "Noh Theater Masks: Envy" 26th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum Judged by Gerry Riggs, Director of the Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorado/Colorado Springs. 1998: A&S Dean's Award for "Maiko" 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum Judged by Elizabeth Guheen, Director of the Ucross Foundation Public Collections: 2005: The Unity Center at Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 2004: In-Situ, Inc., Fort Collins, CO Solo Exhibitions: 2002: "KOTO", UP Gllery in Fine Art Building, University of Wyoming, WY 2000: "Time on the Earth", Gallery 234 in the Union Building, University of Wyoming, WY Special Exhibitions: 2007: "In This Life: Reflections on War & Politics", 3 artists, 3 perspectives, 3 backgrounds. Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, CO Selected Juried Exhibitions: 2004: MOCA Studio Tour 2004 Preview Exhibition, FC Museum of Contemporary Art, CO Judged by Tom Katsimpalis, Curator of Interpretation, Loveland Museum/Gallery; Jane Liska-Smith, Owner, Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewery; Ray Tollison, Owner/Graphic Designer, Toolbox Creative, CO. 2002: 27th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Robert Knight, Executive Director of the Yellowstone Museum in Billings, MT 2001: 26th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Gerry Riggs, Director of the Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Colorado/Colorado Springs, CO 2000: 25th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Ron Judish, Director of the Ron Judish Fine Arts, Denver, CO 1999: 24th Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Ann Daly, Adjunct Curator of Painting and Sculpture, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO 1998: 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Elizabeth Guheen, Director of the Ucross Foundation, Ucross, WY 1997: 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, University of Wyoming Art Museum, WY Judged by Susan Krane, Director of the CU Art Galleries at University of Colorado, Boulder, CO Other Group Show and Art Events: 2009: "KOTO" (PSA F.F September 2009), Poudre River Arts Center (Studio #200B) 406 North College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 2007: "Masks of Moca 2007"; fundraising event for FC Museum of Contemporary Art; the Silent Auction at the FC Museum of Contemporary Art, CO 2006: MOCA Studio Tour 2006 Preview Exhibition, FC Museum of Contemporary Art, CO 2006: The Feature Artist of August, Sarasvati Fine Arts Gallery, Loveland, CO 2006: Women Artist’s Gallery Grand Opening Exhibition, Sarasvati Fine Arts Gallery, Loveland, CO 2006: "Masks of Moca"; fundraising event for FC Museum of Contemporary Art; the Silent Auction at the FC Museum of Contemporary Art; Final Live Auction at the Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins, CO 2005: MOCA Studio Tour 2005 Preview Exhibition, FC Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins, CO 2005: "Faces in the Crowd 2005"; fundraising event for FC Museum of Contemporary Art; the Silent Auction at the FC Museum of Contemporary Art; Final Live Auction at the Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins, CO 2004: "Faces in the Crowd 2004"; fundraising event for FC Museum of Contemporary Art; the Silent Auction at the FC Museum of Contemporary Art; Final Live Auction at the Fort Collins Country Club, Fort Collins, CO 1999: 4th Annual Salon Des Refuses, UP Gallery in Fine Art Building, University of Wyoming, WY 1998: 3rd Annual Salon Des Refuses, UP Gallery in Fine Art Building, University of Wyoming, WY |
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| Future shows | |
| "PSA F.F. September 2009" It will be showing several large-format oil paintings from the "Koto" series at the Studio #200B, Poudre River Arts Center (PRAC). *Opening Reception: September 4, 2009 (6 pm to 9 pm) *PRAC Exhibit's Gallery hrs: Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10 am to 5 pm *Studio #200B: September 5 - October 2, 2009 (by appointment) Poudre River Arts Center 406 North College Ave. Fort Collins, CO (United States) |
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