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Artist 山田久美子 Yamada Kumiko

山田久美子
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Kumiko Yamada

― Please briefly introduce yourself. (Origin, work concept, activity history, etc.)

I was born in Kobe City. I'm in Tokyo now. I am studying Japan painting at Musashino Art University, so I use Japan art materials, but I was taught by an oil painting teacher in Kobe at first, so the influence of oil painting is strong. I have been painting the human body for 30 years, but recently I have been painting roses. I am interested in the overseas art scene. I have been presenting overseas for about 20 years. He also held a solo exhibition in Chelsea, NY. I went to the United States, but the gallery owner told me that artists don't have to reside in the gallery, so I went sightseeing. Recently, I have been working mainly in Asia and Southeast Asia. At the Malaysia Art Expo, it has been sold out for four consecutive years. Next year, I plan to participate in a group exhibition in Chelsea, NY.



― What made you start painting?

I have been drawing pictures and cartoons since I was 3 years old. I was aiming to become a manga artist, but I was frustrated. When I turned to painting, I was praised by a teacher at an art preparatory school.



― What kind of thoughts do you put into your work?

It depicts the psychology of human beings who are fighting with each other. It depicts the emotions of the moment when people seek each other. It is a feeling that makes you fall in love no matter how far away you are, overcoming distance and space. The concept was created from the perspective that "people sometimes want others intensely". In particular, the two extremes, yin and yang, man and woman, cold and warm, etc., attract each other like magnets. In paintings, when I look at warm colors, I want to see cold colors. Sometimes I create works with the aim of such visual effects. Also, as I draw, I want to draw a picture in which the paint becomes an object and the music can be heard in synesthesia. I would like to depict these emotions so that the viewer can sympathize with them.





― Why did you decide to depict "the psychology of human beings fighting against each other"?

When I started drawing the human body, I didn't pay much attention to it, but as I was drawing, I wanted to express human psychology. When I went to the big screen, I put in multiple people instead of just one person, and I realized that each pose had various psychological meanings. Since then, I have been depicting "the psychology of human beings fighting against each other".



― I think there are many works with roses as a motif, but why roses?I used to be all about the human body, but I became interested when I learned that roses have a strong effect on "healing people's feelings". I also learned that roses are also effective against cancer. In fact, 10 years ago, my best friend and illustrator died of breast cancer. In order not to forget that best friend, I will continue to draw roses.





― Classrooms are also open, but what do you focus on?

It is held with the concept of valuing "individuality". I am from Japan painting, so I would like to teach you the spirit of painting.



― What do you do on your days off?

Unfortunately, there is no day off. On days when there is no class, I make it.



― Are there any painters who have influenced you?

Guftaf Klimt, Egon Schiele



― What was the happiest or most difficult time as a painter?

The happiest time was when I was a student, when I was selected for the first time in the creative exhibition, and when my paintings were sold for the first time. The hardest time was when I was criticized by customers when I held a solo exhibition.



― Do you do anything to get inspiration for drawing?

I'm taking a break now, but when I hear about the life of the model at the Croquis Meeting, I am inspired by the turbulent theory of life. Also, I go to live performances, and I am inspired by the singers' singing voices.



― Please tell us about the work you have worked on so far, which you think is the most "like me!" Also, please tell us why you think so.

The work "Pandora's Box" that I drew when I was in my second year of university left the most impression on me. I also remember the sense of accomplishment that I was able to draw the form of the human body that was unique to me. I didn't think about anything and drew steadily.





― What do you want to try in the future?

In addition to the materials of Japan paintings, I would like to mix various materials in the future. I would like to use watercolor pencils and pastels. In particular, I am interested in how prints (lithographs) change my paintings.



Kumiko Yamada Contemporary Japan painter Kumiko Yamada. Born in Kobe City, lives in Tokyo. Graduated from the Department of Japan Painting, Faculty of Art and Design, Musashino Art University (Received the Graduation Project Excellence Award) Graduate school auditor at the same university He has held many solo exhibitions in New York, Ginza, and National. Selected for the spring and autumn creation meetings, the Garyuzakura Japan Painting Grand Prize Exhibition, and the Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition. He received the "Oriental Artist Achievement Award" at the Brisbane International Art Exhibition. Sold out at the Malaysia Art Expo for 4 consecutive years. The cover binding of Naoki Prize writer Mariko Koike's "I Can't Escape from You". Published by Magazine Land "Japan Painting Workshop". Appeared on TV in "Oha Star" and "Shrimp Middle Globalization Plan". He has exhibited in many other group exhibitions and art fairs.

EXHIBITIONS 展覧会情報

2020.01.27 ～ 2020.02.01

ARTFILE exhibition
Ginza K's Gallery ARTFILE Exhibition January 27, 2020 (Mon) ~ February 1, 2020 (Sat) Mon~Thu 12:00~19:00 / Fri 12:00~20:00 / Sat 11:30~17:00 Keiko Oshuya Hideaki Kanazawa Masako Kikuchi Beipu Shilang Yuki Sagara Kaori Suzuki Kaori Tsubouchi Mariko Teratoko Setsuko Nomura Kaoru Yasuda Kumiko Yamada Takeko Yokoyama