Menton Yacht Harbor 30F (90.9 x 72.7cm) Written by Yukichi Kamishita
This work depicts the enchanting landscape of Menton, France, in vibrant colors.
The screen is characterized by a cluster of brightly colored buildings, each with its own uniquely painted facade.
The sea is dotted with yachts and sailboats, projecting an overall calm and relaxed atmosphere.
This oil painting visually conveys the port town of Menton and the joys of life there, and invites the viewer to its bright place.
1934 Born in former Dalian City
1957 Studied at Osaka Shinsaibashi Western Painting Institute
1961 Kansai Niki Award Winner
1964 Travel to France
1965 Studied at the National Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris
1967 Grand Prix de la Seine Grand Prize winner
Received the Salon des Artistes Français Silver Award
Recommended as a member of Salon d'Automne
1970 Invited work to the International Figural Exhibition
1971 Winner of the Giro d'Art Prize at the Salon National des Beaux-Arts
1973 Becomes a member of the Salon National des Beaux-Arts
1977 Formed Wa-no-kai and exhibited at the Contemporary Art Exhibition
1982 Solo exhibition at Ginza Wako, Tokyo (also held in '83,'87,'90,'93,'96 )
1992 Solo exhibition at Matsuzakaya main store (also held in '94 )
Returned to Japan in 2004 and settled in Shodoshima