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Master Japanese Artist Shojiro Kato
Art Galleries in Bangkok, Thailand, introduces you to the exceptional Japanese artist, Shojiro Kato, who recently held an
exhibtion in Bangkok; some of the paintings of which can be seen below this article. Kato's style of "Japanese Style
Painting" is rather unique, in that, although it is derived from the foundation of "Yamato-e," which was developed
in the 10th century from the influence of imported Chinese style painting, it, in fact, goes beyond the category of both Japanese
style and Western style painting. Kato's present contemporary style uses a medium of powdered mineral pigments, Japanese papers,
silk cloth, Indian ink, metallic leaves and acrylic paints, etc.; thus, following the school of Yamato-e. The power that
can now be felt, using such a style and medium, was only developed after World War 2. At that time Japanese style painters
devoted a considerable amount of time in studying Western style painting, and thus developed the skill to "pile over"
the powdered mineral pigments made with synthetic compounds; and in terms of strength, the results of Japanese Style Painting
came to look as good as Western style painting. Nevertheless, Kato's own developed style is derived from pure Japanese Style
Painting, presenting a simple structure, while, at the same time, both impact and hidden power can be felt. He avoids expressing
direct feeling, but tries to make the viewers see a concrete image created by the contrast between body and color. Kato
has become an acclaimed artist, not only in Japan, but throughout the world. Kato's works have been presented at more than
fifty exhibitions since 1989 in Japan, United States, China Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand. For Awards won
by the artist, see text below photos
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AWARDS SHOJIRO KATO HAS WON 1989 - New Artist Prize at the 25th Asian Modern Art exhibition 1990 - The Artist Friendship
Association Prize 1990 - Prize in the 26th Asia Modern art Exhibition 1991 - Ueno no Mori Art Museum Prize 1992
- Japan Asia Airline Prize 1994 - Grand Prize at the 30th Asian Modern Art Exhibition 1996 - Yasuda Art Foundation
Prize 1996 - Second Prize at the 30th Kanagawa-Ken Exhibition 1997 - Invited to the 40th Yasui Prize Exhibition
at the Season Art Museum, Tokyo
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