Yuichiro Shibata

Artist bio: Yuichiro Shibata is a philosopher whose language is art. He is an erudite man, able to converse on a myriad of subjects from baseball, art and jazz to general philosophy, politics, and current affairs. He draws in his audience with his ability to easily explain the complex. He does the same with his art, taking difficult existential ideas of life and expressing them simply on canvas with paint.  

His experiences have coalesced to create contemporary art that transcends eras, borders, languages, and cultures, while reflecting the kaleidoscope of the constantly changing environment that is the modern-day world.  

He has lived an authentic New York life, navigating the gritty, lawless landscape of the sixties when he first arrived. He immersed himself in the music and art scenes, swimming through the vice dens of drink, drugs, and gambling with many of his fellow musicians and artists, experiencing both the highs of the successes and lows of the downtimes. He has rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous, as well as many of the shadier citizens of the city. Yet through it all he has maintained a steadfastness in his commitment to his art, creating a portfolio of dynamic and elegant work that has stood the test of time. Shibata hopes to encourage people to see, think and feel.

- Written by Marina Hadley (Gallery + Studio Magazine)

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