Place Saint-Michel 6F (41 x 31.8cm) Written by Yukihiko Hama
This oil painting depicts the vibrant Saint-Michel district of Paris.
This landscape painting captures the unique architecture of the region and the bustling atmosphere of the city. The depiction of the terrace of a cafe, with people gathering together, indicates that this place is a place for social interaction.
Although the painting's tones are somewhat muted, each element is clearly depicted, recreating typical views of Parisian street corners, such as building facades, cafe umbrellas, and metro signs.
The composition of the screen gives visual depth and a sense of space, evoking in the viewer the feeling of being present at the scene. The material of oil paint gives the painting a rich texture and depth of color, and the detailed texture created by the artist's brush strokes gives the work a realistic impression.
Through his works, the artist depicts the vibrant daily life of Paris and the unique charm of the city. By looking at this painting, viewers can get a feel for Parisian cafe culture and its social atmosphere.
1938 Born in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture
1958: Moves to Tokyo and studies at Tokyo YMCA night school
1960 First exhibited at the Nika Exhibition
1965 “Izanagi/Izanami” was selected for the first time at the Nika Exhibition (selected every year thereafter)
1968 First visit to France
1970 Winner of Nika Exhibition 50th Anniversary Award for “Newspaper Seller in Paris”
1971 “Church Wedding” won special selection at Nika Exhibition
Scouted by Ginza Rose Gallery and becomes exclusive to Rose Gallery.
1972 Won the Nika Exhibition Paris Prize for ``Pedestrian Heaven'' and was given the right to study abroad in Paris for 5 years as a supplementary prize.
1974 “Yukihiko Hama: Poetry and Heart of Paris” exhibition held at Rose Gallery
1975 “Yukihiko Hama: Letters from Paris” exhibition held at Rose Gallery
1976: While studying abroad, won the Salon d'Automne Award in France.
1977 Return to Japan
(Since then, he has traveled to France several dozen times )
1978: Recommended as a member of the Nika Society (subsequently exhibited without examination at the Nika Exhibition, continued to hold solo exhibitions at Ginza Rose Gallery and Shinjuku Isetan Department Store)
1979 “Yukihiko Hama Exhibition: Poems of Venice” exhibition held at Rose Gallery
1983: “Yukihiko Hama New Works Exhibition” held at Rose Gallery
1986 Selected for the France Le Salon Exhibition (Association of French Artists) (formerly Salon de Paris) Featured in the Weekly Post magazine as one of `` 5 young painters who will lead the future of Japanese art''
1988 One Painting 1 Exhibited at the 7th Contemporary Western Painting Elite Selection Exhibition and won the Silver Prize for "Ginza Canturatin (Quartier Latin)"
1990 Nika Exhibition Nika Society Friends Award
Appointed as Nika Nagano Prefecture branch chief
Solo exhibitions held at Suwa Marumitsu Department Store, Miyako Bijutsu, and other locations
Passed away in Suwa City in 2018 at the age of 80 .
In January 2019, a memorial exhibition was held at Miyako Art in Belvia, Chino Station.