Naoko Shibuya - Artist's Statement
I have been inspired by invisible stream of life and the phenomenon of fleeting moments in nature which we never truly capture or resist.
Most of my images in my paintings come from the impression and spectrum of nature.
I draw ideas from the form of trees, plants, flowers and small birds not only for visual effects but also to express the strength, robustness, beauty and impermanence of nature and life. I go to botanic gardens regularly to get ideas. I get inspired by the colour and energy of plants and flowers when they are in bloom or wither.
Circles and spirals in my work represent symbols of reincarnation which can be often found in Buddhism and Celtic philosophy. I have been trying to express the repeating and everlasting flow of nature through this forms and combining with my drawing is the essence of my personal artistic rhythm.
Biography
Born Tokyo
Education
1999-2001 Edinburgh College of Art MFA in Painting and Drawing
1998-1999 University College London Language Centre
Saint Central Martin London Institute Portfolio preparation course
1993-1997 Tama Art University BA in Painting
Exhibitions
2018
London Art Fair London
The Summer Show The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
RSA Open Exhibition 2018 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
New Generation Christmas Show 2018 Compass Gallery Glasgow
2017
London Art Fair London
RSA Open Exhibition 2017 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
A Birthday Celebration 175 Years of Art The Scottsh Gallery Edinburgh
2016
Winter Collection Compass Gallery Glasgow
Flora Depicta The Scottish Gallery Edinburgh
Summer Days The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
RSA Open Exhibition 2016 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
Selection of New Works Compass Gallery Glasgow
London Art Fair London
2015
Christmas Exhibiton The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
The Winter Show Compass gallery Glasgow
RSA Open Exhibiton 2015 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
Summer Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
London Art Fair London
2014
Christmas Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
RSA Open Exhibition 2014 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
Summer Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
2013
Christmas Exhibition Royal College of Physician Edinburgh
Summer Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
Summer Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
Group Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
2012
Christmas Exhibition - Wasps Artists Studios Christmas Exhibition Edinburgh
Christmas Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
Affordable Art Fair 2012 Battersea Park London
‘Animal Magic’ The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
Summer Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
2011
Christmas Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
Christmas Exhibition The Strathearn Gallery Crieff
RSA Open Exhibition 2011 Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
Affordable Art Fair 2011 Battersea Park London
ARC Group Exhibition ARC Gallery Edinburgh
Summer Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
J_ART 4thAnnual Emerging Japanese Artist’s Exhibition Williamsburg Art & Historical Centre N.Y.
2010
Christmas Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
‘SAN’ Group Exhibition Promo Arte Gallery Tokyo
Summer Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
Spring Exhibition Acquire Gallery London
2009
Christmas Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
‘Tokyo Regionalism’ Japanese Emerging Artist’s Exhibition Live with Animal / Supercore N.Y.
2008
GEISAI#11 Tokyo Big Sight Japan
2006
‘In Bloom’( Solo Exhibition) Gallery No.15 Penrith
Jade Stout & Naoko Shibuya Exhibition Amber roome contemporary art Edinburgh
2005
Group Exhibition Amber roome contemporary art Edinburgh
Christmas Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
Summer Exhibition Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Wales
2003
Group Exhibition Rhum Gallery Penrith
2002
‘Revolution’ Bellevue Gallery Edinburgh
2001
‘VON HEIR’ Akademie Gallerie Munich
Annual Student Exhibition Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
‘Expose’ Edinburgh International Conference Centre Edinburgh
2000
Annual Student Exhibition Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
‘Clear Insights’ Edinburgh International Conference Centre Edinburgh
MFA Exhibition in conjunction with the science festival Cameo Cinema Edinburgh
1996
‘JAM’ Setagaya Art Museum Gallery Tokyo
1994
‘S’ Hachioji Art Centre Tokyo
Prize
University Prize Edinburgh College of Art
Collection
Myoenji Temple Tokyo
