Shuki Okamoto Exhibition
Chiba City Museum of Art
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Shuki Okamoto
Shuki Okamoto (1807-1862) was a late Edo period artist renowned for his rich and splendid bird-and-flower paintings, particularly as a master of peacocks. Born as the second son of a sculptor in the Ishiguro family, Okamoto studied painting under the Nanshin school's artist Keisai Ogasawara and began his career as a painter in his twenties. Additionally, he served as a samurai for the Okubo family of the Odawara domain, balancing his roles as a patrolman in Edo and an active artist, while also forming friendships with contemporaries such as Kazan Watanabe and Chinzan Tsubaki, who were also active during the same period.
Okamoto's specialty lay in depictions of birds. Legend has it that he diligently visited a familiar bird shop for sketching, sharpening his bird illustrations with extraordinary skill, enchanting the people of Edo with his vividly colorful and translucent compositions, and showcasing the beauty of feathers.
This retrospective exhibition, marking the first in 18 years, features approximately 100 works primarily from the collection of the Tekisuiken Memorial Foundation, which boasts the world's largest collection of Shuuki's works. The exhibition will guide visitors through his life and artistic career, from his upbringing to his professional accomplishments. From meticulously detailed bird-and-flower paintings to cedar door paintings adorning the lord's palace, and even to portraits such as the "Statue of Ninomiya Sontoku" (owned by the Hotoku Museum) that adorned Odawara's prominent figures. Through his works, we see the steadfast figure of an artist who recognized himself as a bird-and-flower painter, honed his skills, fulfilled his duties as a samurai, and simultaneously observed the activities of his contemporaries, while striving to incorporate Chinese painting techniques.
First Half: June 28 [Fri] - July 28 [Sun]
Second Half: July 30 [Tue] - August 25 [Sun]
Okamoto's specialty lay in depictions of birds. Legend has it that he diligently visited a familiar bird shop for sketching, sharpening his bird illustrations with extraordinary skill, enchanting the people of Edo with his vividly colorful and translucent compositions, and showcasing the beauty of feathers.
This retrospective exhibition, marking the first in 18 years, features approximately 100 works primarily from the collection of the Tekisuiken Memorial Foundation, which boasts the world's largest collection of Shuuki's works. The exhibition will guide visitors through his life and artistic career, from his upbringing to his professional accomplishments. From meticulously detailed bird-and-flower paintings to cedar door paintings adorning the lord's palace, and even to portraits such as the "Statue of Ninomiya Sontoku" (owned by the Hotoku Museum) that adorned Odawara's prominent figures. Through his works, we see the steadfast figure of an artist who recognized himself as a bird-and-flower painter, honed his skills, fulfilled his duties as a samurai, and simultaneously observed the activities of his contemporaries, while striving to incorporate Chinese painting techniques.
First Half: June 28 [Fri] - July 28 [Sun]
Second Half: July 30 [Tue] - August 25 [Sun]
Schedule | Jun 28 (Fri) 2024-Aug 25 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1400; University Students ¥800; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.ccma-net.jp/exhibitions/special/24-6-28-8-25/ | ||||
| Venue | Chiba City Museum of Art | ||||
| Location | 3-10-8 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 260-0013 | ||||
| Access | 7 minute walk from Yoshikawakoen Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail, 10 minute walk from the East exit of Chibachuo Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from the East exit of JR Chiba Station. | ||||
| Phone | 043-221-2311 |
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