Fumiya Odagawa

He was born in an urban area of Japan and graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2020. During his six years at the university, he rigorously studied Nihonga, a traditional Japanese painting practice that uses natural materials, and graduated at the top of his class. While studying at the university, he was strongly drawn to Western movements such as the Nabis and Symbolism. He was also influenced by classic Japanese cinema, including the works of Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa, particularly in their compositions and themes. Through this combination of influences, his current style emerged, blending compositions that emphasize distinctly Japanese rhythms of density and openness with richly intermingled fields of color. His works are held in the collections of Japanese government institutions and museums.