Yuki IDEGUCHI
Japan
The "Under the moon" series depicts skulls playing under the moon. Although I use traditional Japanese painting techniques, I pursue a contemporary aspect. Nihonga (Japanese painting: 日本画) is a Japanese style of painting that uses mineral pigments, and occasionally ink, together with other organic pigments on silk. The feature is the deep expression unique to silk. For me, Katsushika Hokusai is a true master of creating timeless paintings. Reproducing many of Hokusai’ s works as a student taught me how to draw a line, implement expressionist deformation, and engage with motifs. Hokusai has long been a great source of inspiration for me and my approach to the creative process. Yuki Ideguchi (1986-), born in Fukuoka, Japan, once lived in New York and now lives in Kyoto. Receiving both BFA and MFA in Japanese Painting from Tokyo University of the Arts, Ideguchi blends traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary imagery and themes. His works are based on the natural features, history and culture of Japan, with influence from China and other Asian countries. He once exhibited in New York, Paris, Shanghai, Taipei and so on.