Ichi Tashiro
Born 1984 in Ehime, Japan
Lives and works in Hong Kong
Ichi Tashiro employs a unique artistic approach that combines sculpture and collage techniques in the creation of his works. Each piece isintricately carved by carving a wooden panel and layering materials like origami, coloured paper, and newspaper onto it, resulting in a captivating art forms. The deliberate unevenness carved into the surface of the artwork generates subtle shadows, while the paper elements are skilfully sanded and coated to yield a finished result that resembles a painted screen.
Tashiro's creative process involves two integral acts: "carving" and "pasting". As a self-taught artist with a background in collaging, he deviates from traditional brush painting methods, starting his creative journey by carving a pristine wooden panel and etching its surface. Colour paper then serves as a medium for pasting. This interplay of "carving" and "pasting" showcases a union of physical strength and the inherent fragility of paper, encapsulating the features of relief sculpture. Through the repetitive execution of these two actions, Tashiro achieves a distinctive texture that defies the limitations of a paintbrush. His artwork strikes an exquisite balance between boldness and delicateness, harmoniously manifested on the surface.
During the production process, Tashiro embraces improvisation, often relying on instantaneous forces and creativity inspired by his interaction with each artwork. This approach eschews detailed pre-planning and invites spontaneous exploration. By allowing the technical process to transcend his initial imagination, the artist embraces unexpected expressions, reflecting moments of serendipity in the final outcome.
The artist's expressive theme revolves around the abstract images, inde- pendent of any specific materials. In the realms of "sculpture" and "collage," which traditionally rely on tangible elements, Tashiro's work stands as a testament to his endeavour to capture the essence of intangible concepts. It is indeed a "portrait of emotion," where the artist confronts the challenge of depicting the innermost aspects of a person's emotional landscape.
Lives and works in Hong Kong
Ichi Tashiro employs a unique artistic approach that combines sculpture and collage techniques in the creation of his works. Each piece isintricately carved by carving a wooden panel and layering materials like origami, coloured paper, and newspaper onto it, resulting in a captivating art forms. The deliberate unevenness carved into the surface of the artwork generates subtle shadows, while the paper elements are skilfully sanded and coated to yield a finished result that resembles a painted screen.
Tashiro's creative process involves two integral acts: "carving" and "pasting". As a self-taught artist with a background in collaging, he deviates from traditional brush painting methods, starting his creative journey by carving a pristine wooden panel and etching its surface. Colour paper then serves as a medium for pasting. This interplay of "carving" and "pasting" showcases a union of physical strength and the inherent fragility of paper, encapsulating the features of relief sculpture. Through the repetitive execution of these two actions, Tashiro achieves a distinctive texture that defies the limitations of a paintbrush. His artwork strikes an exquisite balance between boldness and delicateness, harmoniously manifested on the surface.
During the production process, Tashiro embraces improvisation, often relying on instantaneous forces and creativity inspired by his interaction with each artwork. This approach eschews detailed pre-planning and invites spontaneous exploration. By allowing the technical process to transcend his initial imagination, the artist embraces unexpected expressions, reflecting moments of serendipity in the final outcome.
The artist's expressive theme revolves around the abstract images, inde- pendent of any specific materials. In the realms of "sculpture" and "collage," which traditionally rely on tangible elements, Tashiro's work stands as a testament to his endeavour to capture the essence of intangible concepts. It is indeed a "portrait of emotion," where the artist confronts the challenge of depicting the innermost aspects of a person's emotional landscape.