Shigeru_Nanba Knowpia

Shigeru Nanba (難波滋 Nanba Shigeru, born 1944) is a Japanese painter and artist.^[1] He is based in Okayama.

Style edit

His work consists of large oil paintings that depict traditional Japanese motifs such as Bunraku puppets in a surreal fantasy world. His work falls between postmodern Yōga and Nihonga styles.

Exhibitions and awards edit

His work has been exhibited at various Nitten exhibitions.^[2]^[3] In 2012, he was awarded the 70th Sanyo Shinbun Prize. The prize is awarded to outstanding individuals or entities who have contributed to the societies in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.^[4]

References edit

^ "難波滋《哀華逍遥》".
^ "公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会）". www.nitten.or.jp. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05.
^ "公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会）". www.nitten.or.jp. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05.
^ "Chairman Akaiwa awarded "The Sanyo Shinbun Prize" | MATE CO., Ltd".