Shu Arakawa

His works are based on the concept of coexistence and co-prosperity with nature, and are painted on a grand scale full of dynamism, including dragons, horses, and phoenixes. His unique and unique method of painting without using a brush is unique to Japan, and his innovative motifs have captivated many people. On the TV program Tochigiu La La in October 2020, he demonstrated a sumi-e performance using a unique method, showing a sense of dynamism that cannot be expressed with a brush. Many media appearances. He was the first person to be certified as a Bunka Meister in sumi-e.

At the gallery Artisans Kita-Kamakura, which I applied to in September 2020, the two works I submitted won 1st and 2nd place, with a huge difference between them and 3rd place. He has produced a series of collaborative works with famous contemporary artists, calligraphers, and ink painters. We are developing the world’s first tea and ink painting tie-up products, as well as traditional culture lanterns and ink painting tie-up products. At the event-type art solo exhibition that deviated from common sense, a collaboration event with famous investor and former HSBC Securities CEO Kenichi Tatsuzawa, held in Tokyo in July 2023 and Osaka in September 2023, 40 works were sold in two days. He was selected to join the overseas artist group FTP (Freedom Tapestry Project), which spreads the concept of free art to the world, and has disseminated his work overseas.

He has received high praise both domestically and internationally, and in June 2022, he became the world’s first sumi-e artist to have his work permanently exhibited at the Sant Pau Hospital, a world heritage site in Spain. Around the same time, his work was exhibited at the United Nations UNESCO’s Miro Hall, its headquarters in Paris. Books and catalogs featuring his works have been distributed to all major mass retailers. It will also be available as an e-book worldwide. The sumi-e work Suzaku Ranbu was published in the academic textbook The Legacy of Japanese Art” along with Van Gogh’s work, and is stored in famous places such as national libraries, embassies, art museums, major art universities, NHK, and Hotel New Otani in 47 prefectures. His activities were recognized by the Thai Royal Palace, and he became the first Japanese ink painter to receive the Majesty King Charity Award. He is active with an unconventional style of activity.

Award history

受賞歴

・2024-04-30 Awarded the title “Artista genio del XXI – Genius Artist of the 21st Century” in commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Salvador Dali’s birth

・2024-03-03 The Italian-Japanese Art Association was established at the former Maeda residence. Membership awarded

・2023-08-09 Teshkel Edelim Award Received Turkey-Syria Great Earthquake Reconstruction Support Japan-Turkey Friendship Trajectory Exhibition/Letter of Appreciation from the Turkish Embassy

・2023-07-21 Received the “Majesty King Charity Award” from the Thai Royal Family. His work “Suzaku Ranbu” was honored as an artist who governs love and peace.

・2023-05-19 Awarded the Utatboror Prize (Morion Prize) at his Iftenger Guest House in Ulaanbaatar / Works stored in Mongolian National Museum of Modern Art / Appointed as Art Goodwill Ambassador

・2023-01-25　Luxembourg Art Prize　Won the Luxembourg Art Prize Artistic Achievement Award

・2022-10-08 38th New Structure Exhibition Kanagawa Branch Exhibition Kawasaki City Board of Education Award Recipient Work “Seijyu”

・2021-10-15 Sumi-e Bunka Meister Certification: First Japanese person to be awarded Bunka Meister as a sumi-e artist. World’s first sumi-e artist awarded Bunka Meister

・2020-09-01 Gallery Artisans Kitakamakura All about contemporary Best Work Award

・2017-05-01　iiStock× PHOTOHITO co-sponsored photo contest “Life/Landscape Seasonal Diary” Award of Excellence

Art work

代表作品

dragon, phoenix, horse

The “Drogon”,”Phoenix,” and “Horse,” all painted on a grand scale full of dynamism, are masterpieces of Arakawa’s masterpieces and have received acclaim both in Japan and around the world. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content.

Dragon

Dragon God Tiamat

price：＄53,125

When it comes to art, there shouldn’t be any barriers in the heart.

Tiamat is the dragon god of the goddess representing Mesopotamia, and the dragon is a god, representing a form that is originally invisible to the human eye.

The dragon’s eyes, hands, and dragon ball are all drawn with the invisible “Garyu Tenshi” (a dragon’s eyes), and the dragon instantly flies into the sky.

The dragon god Tiamat can hear the voice of her heart. She stirs up dust and soars from the earth to the sky, carrying with her the wishes of others.

Work size: A size cut into four pieces (312mmX440mm)

This is a one-of-a-kind work that is one of a kind in the world.

This is a handmade work that puts soul into it, without using a brush.

Support: cardboard imitation paper
・Luxembourg ART PRIZE Artistic Achievement Award
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Ryubihobu”
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Event-type art solo exhibition that deviates from common sense Tokyo”
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Event-type art solo exhibition that deviates from common sense Osaka”
・Selected works for the first solo exhibition “Zero no Tower”

・Selected works for the 2nd solo exhibition “Zero no Tower”
・Tokyo Meguro Art Museum Exhibition

(Caution) Please store and display while avoiding UV rays and moisture.

Phoenix

Suzaku Ranbu

price：＄93,750

The world of art has so many genres, forms, and methods, but even though the methods of expression are different, what we seek is one answer: “peace.”

I want to turn the still disparate world into one table ONE TABLE with my artistic power the work Suzaku Ranbu” was created with this desire in mind.

The unique sumi-e works that create a world view using only ink and hands, without the use of a brush, put the soul into the fingertips, trapping time, and creating the ultimate sense of dynamism as they move around in the work. expressed.

The idea of living this moment to the fullest is teflected in his work giving him a sense off hope to live.” Life is a fleeting existence, but there is beauty in living a fleeting life to the fullest.

The Suzaku Ranbu continues to flap its wings in eternity and in pictures, embodying the symbol of eternity and the desire for peace.”

May that power be poured into those who see it, flow into the world, and build a world without barriers… with dreams and hopes.

Work size: A size cut into four pieces (312mmX440mm)

・Works exhibited at Miro Hall, United Nations UNESCO Paris Headquarters

・Displayed at Sant Pau Hospital, a World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Spain

・Works featured in the 2023 worldwide publication commemorative catalog

・Displayed at Nikko Toshogu Shrine flag flag

・Collaboration product with long-established doll store Doll no Wataya

・Commercialization of Shizuoka green tea marukyo packaging

・Commercialization of Oya stone and acrylic board

・Selected for the National Art Center, Tokyo Contemporary Calligraphers Association Exhibition

・Permanently displayed using a special method called digital prints (archival digital graphics)

・Mongolia Ulaanbaatar National Museum of Modern Art Exhibition

・New Mongol Academy/Harumafuji Academy Exhibition

・Published in the national magazine Bun-ten

・Received the Majesty King Charity Award from the Royal Palace of Thailand

・Selected works for the 2nd solo exhibition “Zero no Tower”

This is a one-of-a-kind work that is one of a kind in the world.

This is a handmade work that puts soul into it, without using a brush.

Support: cardboard imitation paper

(Caution) Please store and display while avoiding UV rays and moisture.

Horse

Togen’s horse

price：＄43,750

When it comes to art, there shouldn’t be any barriers in the heart.
Togen no Uma is a horse that takes you to Togenkyo.
There is a right horse and a left horse. Whichever horse you ride, the result is
If you ride the horse on the right, you’ll reach the same goal on a gentle, winding road.
If you ride the horse on the left, your temper will be violent, but the journey will be short.
Which life you choose is up to you.

Work size: A size cut into four pieces (312mmX440mm)

This is a one-of-a-kind work that is one of a kind in the world.

This is a handmade work that puts soul into it, without using a brush.

Support: cardboard imitation paper

(Caution) Please store and display while avoiding UV rays and moisture.
It is a soulful sumi-e art that does not use a brush.

(*) The suggested price of the work is a reference price. Please contact us.

★Commercialized as lantern art in collaboration with the long-established doll shop Ningyo no Wataya-sama For lantern art, see below
www.wataya-online.com

・Luxembourg ART PRIZE Artistic Achievement Award
・Works featured in the 2023 worldwide publication commemorative Q catalog
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Ryubihobu”
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Event-type art solo exhibition that deviates from common sense Tokyo”
・Selected works for solo exhibition “Event-type art solo exhibition that deviates from common sense Osaka”
・Selected works for the first solo exhibition “Zero no Tower”
・Selected works for the 2nd solo exhibition “Zero no Tower”
・Tokyo Meguro Art Museum Exhibition
・Included in the academic textbook “The Legacy of Japanese Art” to be published in 2023 Famous museums around the world (Orsay, British Museum, Boston), embassies, national libraries, prefectural libraries in 47 prefectures, Hotel New Otani Royal Suite
・Shizuoka tea collaboration commercialization

Suzaku dancing at the Karamon gate

Japanese Spirit and Chinese God

Blink of the Dragon’s Voice

Unryu

Yabusame

Control stiffness with flexibility

Tunami

Run

The passion of christ

Skull ga carved

Julius

Madness

Kowei

Gibson LesPaul

Mitsuhide

Soul pianist

Kotodama and Dragon

Tenma Midori

Tosho no Naryu

Living jewel jade

Price

価格

Sumi-e live painting

Price: Please indicate your budget. The amount may be determined by negotiation between both parties.

(Price varies depending on difficulty level, time, location, environment/conditions)

About commercialization

Price: Please indicate your budget. The amount may be determined by negotiation between both parties.

(Price varies depending on difficulty level, time, location, environment/conditions)

Collaboration/tie-up

Requests for collaboration will basically be carried out under a free contract for both parties. However, we will decide whether or not to implement it based on our judgment. The price and margin for collaborative works will be determined by the manager, Jun Arakawa. Basically, we pay artists 10% to 30% of the sales of their works.

For commercialization through tie-ups, the minimum sales price is approximately 10% to 30% of the total sales price. (*)However, as the decision will be made after consultation between both parties, it is subject to change. Payment will be made based on the contract when the work is sold. Thank you for your understanding.

Gallery

[Gallery business days/hours]

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00am-16:00pm Sunday 11:00am-13:30pm Closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday (*) However, business days and closed days may change depending on circumstances.

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