Geometric lines and colors lead the viewer to the mental world.
It expresses aesthetics and prayers for superhuman beings.
I would like to continue to pursue "geometric illusions," which has been a research theme for many years, and express the world of spirituality in my works.
I am delighted to be able to present at the "Geometric illusion exhibition" this time.
● Toru Yoshioka｜Yoshioka Toru
After graduating from the Department of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, he moved to the United States, and after returning to Japan, he opened a design office and was in charge of advertising for Kanebo, Nikko, Mitsui Bank, and the Yomiuri Shimbun. He won the Mainichi Advertising Award, the Chunichi Advertising Award, and the Semi-Magazine Advertising Award.
After that, he taught as a professor of design (design and color) at universities and graduate schools for many years.
Currently, he creates abstract paintings that can express color and design to the fullest in acrylic paintings.
The current challenge is to express stable spirituality on canvas, not art that is unstable and strange.
In a solo exhibition at the Paris International Salon, Patrice de la Lipere, editor-in-chief of "Unibert Desarts", said, "None of them are mysterious works. Like a kaleidoscope, Yoshioka Toru's works move and change.
Each time you look at it, depending on the angle, they make you notice different aspects. It is a very intelligent approach. The skillful use of colors in this work gives unevenness and depth, creating a light source that illuminates the work.
These works felt religious thoughts, and I was particularly impressed by "Parinamana". It was interspersed with different motifs, and I saw respect for religion and tradition...".
Toru Yoshioka Web Solo Exhibition
Geometric illusion — The pursuit of geometric expression —
2024.05.01 ～ 2024.05.15
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吉岡徹
After graduating from the Department of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts, he moved to the United States, and after returning to Japan, he opened a design office and was in charge of advertising for Kanebo, Nikko, Mitsui Bank, and the Yomiuri Shimbun. He won the Mainichi Advertising Award, the Chunichi Advertising Award, and the Semi-Magazine Advertising Award.
After that, he taught as a professor of design (design and color) at universities and graduate schools for many years.
Currently, he creates abstract paintings that can express color and design to the fullest in acrylic paintings.
The current challenge is to express stable spirituality on canvas, not art that is unstable and strange.
In a solo exhibition at the Paris International Salon
From the editor-in-chief of Patrice de la Lipére "Unibert Desarts"
"None of them are mysterious works. Like a kaleidoscope, Yoshioka Toru's works move and change. Each time you look at it, depending on the angle, they make you notice different aspects. It is a very intelligent approach. The skillful use of colors in this work gives unevenness and depth, creating a light source that illuminates the work.
These works felt religious thoughts, and I was particularly impressed by "Parinamana". It was studded with different motifs, and I saw respect for religion and tradition...".
Graduated from the Department of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
Member of the JIAS Japan International Artists Association
[Career]
In 2025
・Exhibited at the 26th World Contemporary Art Exhibition in Japan and France Recommended works to be exhibited at the 38th Paris International Salon in 2026
In 2024
・June ~ December 3 works published in the French art magazine Republique des Arts
In 2023
・The 24th World Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Japan and France, Recommended Exhibition, The National Art Center, Tokyo
In 2023
・Solo exhibition "Geometric illusion" Ginza Gallery Azuma
In 2022
・Received the 23rd Japan-France Contemporary Art World Exhibition "Kusakabe Prize"
In 2021
・The 53rd Spanish Art Prize Exhibition (2021) (El Espolón Cultural Center, Palazzo Sobregiano, etc.) October 15 ~ October 31
・The 22nd World Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Japan and France (The National Art Center, Tokyo) August 5 (Thu) ~ August 15 (Sun) ..
In 2020
・The 21st World Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Japan and France (The National Art Center, Tokyo)
・Espace Privé Division 4 recommended works will be exhibited
In 2019
・32nd Paris International Salon Solo Exhibition Division Excellence Award
・France Mini Solo Exhibition Paris Galerie du Marais
In 2018
・Spanish Art Prize Exhibition
In 2017
・The 31st Paris International Salon
・The 6th NBC Meshtech Silkscreen International Print Exhibition
・The 18th World Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Japan and France
・The 22nd Art Move Competition
In 1985
・Medanarodni Grafini Bienalle16，Yugoslavia
In 1982
・International Print Exhibition (Overseas Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia, etc.)
・Ryu international, Ikebukuro Sunshine, Gallery Miyazaki (Osaka), etc.
1984~
・International Print Exhibition, Sunshine Cultural Center, Shinjuku Isetan
In 1981, 1982
・Japan Print Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum,
1975~
・International Print Exhibition, American Express Center
In 1972
・Illustration Exhibition, New York
・Ikebukuro Seibu Department Store, solo exhibition
In 1971, 1972
・Ginza Miyuki Gallery, solo exhibition,
In 1970
・Japan Propaganda Art Exhibition, Takashimaya Japan Bridge
・Japan World Expo IBM Pavilion, Konishi Roku Camera Museum Exhibition Design
・Akasaka Tokyu Agency; Solo exhibition
[Publication]
・Tokyo University of the Arts 100th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine, Asahi Shimbun (3 items in the design category)
・Print Dictionary Japan Books and Artists
・Published by the Yugoslav Museum of Art
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・Yearbook Contemporary Prints of Japan: Kodansha 5 Items
・For Modern Design and Beauty Book Introduction Japan Institute of Design
・What is design? Japan Institute of Design
・Ｃontemporary Japanese Psunts2(2点収録)
・Koudansya International LTD
・Contemporary prints of Japan Kodansha
・International Print Exhibition Collection (2 items) (Inc.), International Arts and Culture Promotion Association
・Tokyo Itabashi Museum of Art, permanent preservation, oil
【Books】
・Aesthetics of lifestyle modeling (Home Economics Education Company)
・New Handbook of Color Science (University of Tokyo Press)
・General Life (Educational Books)
・Basic design (Koseikan)
・Clothing Aesthetics (Sanseisha)
・Color and design in clothing (Koseikan)
・Foundation of Modern Design (Home Economics Education)
・For modern design and beauty (Home Economics Education)
・Introduction to Life Design (Home Economics Education)
・Aesthetics of clothing (Sanseisha)
【Lecture】
・Color and Form in Orient and Occidental Design講演会 コーネル大学
・Living Environment Design-Consciousness of beauty講演会 オレゴン大学
・Colors and Designs in the Museum Collection: Lecture, MOA Museum of Art
Venue
Japan Bridge Art.jp
Exhibition period
2024.05.01 ～ 2024.05.15