Yoshie Narita

Drawing the "life force" of animals

　Yoshie Narita's motifs are consistently animals.
Yoshie is fascinated by the lovely appearance of animals that live freely and vigorously in the natural world, and expresses the brilliance and warmth of their lives. Unlike humans, animals live very simple lives. Precisely because it is such a harsh environment where life and death are side by side, I feel that every moment seems to shine.

　She always makes sure to see the animals before creating.By actually going to see the animals in places such as zoos, pig farms, ranches, forests, and home gardens, Narita will help you realize your own preconceptions and mistakes, make new discoveries, and experience the warmth of your skin. I cherish it.

　"VOICE" series on the theme of damage to animals caused by the relationship between humans and animals, "Yumemiru Yume" series on the theme of dreams dreamed by animals, global warming What can I do now while changing, such as natural disasters caused by disasters, and what is the picture that only I can draw?

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　The days of production will continue while asking myself questions.

　From now on, I will continue to pursue what I want to draw and what I can express only to myself.

　I would like you to feel free to feel all the expressions that can be done "now".

1983 Born in Gifu Prefecture
2001 Studied under the late Western-style painter Hideaki Takigawa

【Award History】
2008 Received the 26th Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition
2016 "The 34th Ueno Forest Art Award Exhibition" Excellence Award Nippon Broadcasting System Award
2017 "52nd Showa Kai Exhibition" Nichido Gallery Excellence Award
2021 "The 95th Kokuten" Kokuga Award
2022 The 10th Origin of Beauty Exhibition Ginza Gallery Origin of Beauty Encouragement Award

【exhibition / solo exhibition】
2012 “Yoshie Narita Oil Painting Exhibition” Ena Cultural Center, Gifu
2013 "My Animals" Gallery Sai, Nagoya
2016 "My Animals" Cafe Gallery Wattsu, Aichi
2017 "Callenge Wall7" Karuizawa New Art Museum, Nagano
           "Two Animal Paintings" gallery Eggplant Flower, Nakatsugawa City
2018 "VOICE" Gallery Q, Ginza, Tokyo
2019 "The World of Argamama" art gallery OPPO, Asagaya, Tokyo
2021 "Anthem of Life" GalleryQ, Ginza, Tokyo
2023 "Yoshie Narita Painting Exhibition" Ena Cultural Center, Gifu