KOJURO Profile

KOJURO Profile

弧十郎-kojuro-

墨絵師、舞踊家

広島で墨絵作品の制作、舞踊、墨絵教室などの活動を行う。

弧十郎(こじゅうろう)は、1981年生まれで広島県を拠点に活動する墨絵師です。伝統的な墨絵の技法を基盤としながらも、現代的なアプローチを取り入れた独自の表現で多くの人々を魅了しています。これまでに作品展での入選経験があり、その卓越した技術と創造力が評価されています。

弧十郎は、月に1回開催している墨絵教室を通じて、初心者から上級者まで幅広い層の受講者に墨絵の魅力を伝えています。教室では基本的な技法だけでなく、墨を使った自由な表現の楽しさも体験でき、多くの参加者から支持を集めています。また、彼の活動は教室にとどまらず、SNSを通じてさらに広がりを見せています。

Instagramでは日々新たな作品を発信しており、その力強い筆致や独自の構図が国内外のフォロワーから高く評価されています。現在、数千人規模のフォロワーを抱え、作品を通じて日本文化の美しさを世界に発信しています。投稿される作品には伝統的なモチーフだけでなく、現代の感覚を取り入れた独創的なアートが多く見られ、幅広い層に訴求しています。

さらに、弧十郎は広島県内の複数の店舗に作品を展示しており、その場所を訪れる人々に新たな感動を与えています。これらの展示は地域との結びつきを深めるだけでなく、墨絵の可能性を広げる挑戦でもあります。不定期で開催している個展では、彼の作品に触れる機会を提供し、多くの来場者を魅了しています。

2010年 上海万博に出演
2015年 個展「荒武者」開催
2020年 個展「陽炎」開催
2021年 広島県Web公募展「鳳凰」入選
2023年 Web個展「龍神」開催
2023年 第11回新県美展入選「竜の花嫁」

Sumi-e Artist, Dancer

Based in Hiroshima, Kojuro is a sumi-e artist and dancer who engages in creating ink art, performing dance, and hosting sumi-e workshops.

Born in 1981, Kojuro captivates audiences with his unique fusion of traditional sumi-e techniques and modern artistic approaches. His exceptional skill and creativity have earned him recognition, including selection for several prestigious art exhibitions.

Kojuro conducts monthly sumi-e workshops that cater to a wide range of participants, from beginners to advanced learners, sharing the beauty and techniques of sumi-e. These workshops not only cover foundational skills but also emphasize the joy of free expression through ink art, garnering strong support from attendees. His activities extend beyond workshops, utilizing social media to reach an even broader audience.

On Instagram, Kojuro regularly shares new artworks, showcasing powerful brushstrokes and unique compositions. His posts have attracted thousands of followers worldwide, spreading the beauty of Japanese culture through his art. His works include both traditional motifs and innovative pieces infused with contemporary sensibilities, resonating with a diverse audience.

Kojuro’s art is displayed in several local stores across Hiroshima, providing visitors with fresh inspiration and connecting art with the community. These exhibitions not only strengthen local ties but also challenge the possibilities of sumi-e. Through his irregularly held solo exhibitions, Kojuro offers an immersive experience for viewers, leaving a lasting impression.

Key Achievements:

• 2010: Performed at the Shanghai World Expo

• 2015: Hosted solo exhibition “Aramusha”

• 2020: Hosted solo exhibition “Kagerou”

• 2021: Selected for Hiroshima Prefecture Online Exhibition with “Houou”

• 2023: Hosted online solo exhibition “Ryuujin”

• 2023: Selected for the 11th New Prefectural Art Exhibition with “Dragon’s Bride”

Drawing the world through sumi-e

Drawing the world through sumi-e

色弱だった青年は、やがて自分の思いを「線」で表現するようになった。

誰にも教えられずに気の向くままに描いた「線」はやがて墨絵となり、さまざまな形で表現されるようになりました。

The young man, who was colorblind, eventually began to express his thoughts with “lines”.

The “lines” that he draws as he pleases without being taught by anyone eventually became sumi-e and came to be expressed in various forms.

The young man began to send messages to the world through his ink paintings. He is looking for someone who understands his ink paintings.