Jimmy Yoshimura, a prominent figure in the new wave of Japanese artists, has garnered attention for his intriguing depictions that blend elements from various epochs. His artistic narrative is a fascinating amalgamation of contrasting eras, merging the charm of cartoonish characters with the gravitas of real individuals from historical photographs. This distinctive approach in his creations marks a new genre of portraiture, one that reflects the evolving dynamics of Japanese society and culture under the lens of Western influence.
Yoshimura's journey into the art world began following his studies in Industrial Design. This background laid the groundwork for his meticulous attention to detail and composition. However, it was his stint in an advertising design agency that truly ignited his passion for painting, steering him towards a path where he could more freely express his artistic vision.
His signature works are compelling portraits of Japanese women from various times. Yoshimura skillfully merges ancestral black-and-white photographs with contemporary imagery of Harajuku girls. This union of past and present on canvas is further accentuated by the addition of simple manga character sketches, symbolizing the bridging of historical and modern narratives.
The international exposure of Jimmy Yoshimura's artwork has allowed him to critique and explore the profound impacts of Western influences on Japanese culture. His paintings are both seductive and unsettling, depicting the stark contrast between traditional Japanese ideals and the bold, sometimes jarring elements of modern Western aesthetics. Ancestral photographs juxtaposed with modern girls adorned in vivid makeup, colorful hairstyles, and piercings highlight the dichotomy within the same culture. Manga characters, in his work, act as intermediaries, carrying forward traditions into contemporary settings.
Each character in Yoshimura's paintings is often accompanied by inscriptions within clouds, symbolizing their interconnected stories and shared cultural heritage. These inscriptions add a layer of depth to the artwork, inviting viewers to ponder the ongoing dialogue between past and present.
As a member of Crazy Noodles, a Tokyo-based organization championing the integration of pop culture in the artworks of young Japanese artists, Yoshimura's creations stand out for their unique blend of traditional ethos and modern sensibilities. His work, particularly notable for its critique of Western cultural assimilation, is a powerful commentary on the changing face of Japanese society.
Yoshimura's latest foray into the world of sculpture with his series "Kokeshi Fusion" marks a new chapter in his artistic career. Here, he explores the traditional Japanese Kokeshi doll form through modern metal sculptures, integrating elements of his unique painting style. These sculptures represent a continuation of his thematic exploration of cultural fusion, further establishing Yoshimura as an artist who not only appreciates the depth of his heritage but also challenges the contemporary perceptions of art and culture.
Otohime's : Princess of the Deep
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Within the series “Kokeshi Fusion: Jimmy Yoshimura’s Pop Art Showcase,” Jimmy Yoshimura unfolds a singular vision in which Japanese tradition is reconfigured through the radiant pris...
Stainless Steel
STAGES OF METAMORPHOSIS : ROSE PETAL CURRENT
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
3 separate canvas 40cm x 40cm STAGES OF METAMORPHOSIS : ROSE PETAL CURRENT reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s refined ability to construct a triptych where psychological evolution, visual du...
Oil
Duel : Clash of Eras, Tradition and Manga Unleashed
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Duel: Clash of Eras, Tradition and Manga Unleashed stands as one of the most dramatic and tension-filled compositions within Jimmy Yoshimura’s series The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tales ...
Oil
Wonderfull Ganjuro : Ganjuro's Marvel, Tokyo's Kabuki Revival
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Wonderfull Ganjuro: Ganjuro's Marvel, Tokyo's Kabuki Revival demonstrates Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to connect Japan’s theatrical heritage with contemporary visual culture within his...
Oil
Twins : Duality in Manga Hue, A Tokyo Mirror
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Twins: Duality in Manga Hue, A Tokyo Mirror highlights Jimmy Yoshimura’s exploration of identity, companionship, and generational reflection within his series The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tok...
Oil
Purple Arlequin : Harajuku Rhapsody, The Enigmatic Dance of Colors
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Purple Arlequin: Harajuku Rhapsody, The Enigmatic Dance of Colors reveals one of Jimmy Yoshimura’s most emotionally nuanced explorations within his celebrated series The Modern Ukiyo...
Oil
Urashimo Taro's Journey of Love
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Within the series “Kokeshi Fusion: Jimmy Yoshimura’s Pop Art Showcase,” Jimmy Yoshimura unfolds a singular vision in which Japanese tradition is reconfigured through the radiant pris...
Stainless Steel
TRIAD OF EVOLUTION : PINK HORIZON
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
3 separate canvas 40cm x 40cm TRIAD OF EVOLUTION : PINK HORIZON powerfully illustrates Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to orchestrate a triptych in which cultural memory, graphic minimali...
Oil
FRAGMENTS OF HERITAGE : VERMILION CONSTELLATION
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
4 separate canvas 40cm x 40cm FRAGMENTS OF HERITAGE : VERMILION CONSTELLATION reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to orchestrate a powerful chromatic dialogue between memory, modernit...
Oil
ECHELONS OF EMPOWERMENT : PURPLE PANORAMA
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
ECHELONS OF EMPOWERMENT : PURPLE PANORAMA fully demonstrates Jimmy Yoshimura’s mastery in constructing layered visual narratives where identity, femininity, and cultural transformati...
Oil
Tokyo Vows : Manga-Colored Union
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Tokyo Vows: Manga-Colored Union reveals how Jimmy Yoshimura transforms themes of commitment, heritage, and union within contemporary Tokyo in his series The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tal...
Oil
Urban Shrug : A Tokyo Tale in Manga Color
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Urban Shrug: A Tokyo Tale in Manga Color captures Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to stage contemporary identity within layered visual narratives drawn from Japanese history and pop cultur...
Oil
Bee : Floral Intrigue, The Bee's Dance in Tokyo's Garden
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Bee: Floral Intrigue, The Bee's Dance in Tokyo's Garden demonstrates Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to transform natural symbolism into an urban narrative within his series The Modern Uki...
Oil
Red Hat : Crimson Crown, Tokyo's Icon of Resilience
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Red Hat: Crimson Crown, Tokyo's Icon of Resilience demonstrates Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to condense cultural memory and urban tension into a visually cinematic composition within h...
Oil
Face to Face : Convergence of Worlds, Tradition and Manga in Dialogue
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Face to Face: Convergence of Worlds, Tradition and Manga in Dialogue reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s refined ability to stage a silent confrontation between Japanese heritage and contempor...
Oil
Deep Blu : Azure Reflections, Tokyo's Depths in Manga Palette
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Deep Blu: Azure Reflections, Tokyo's Depths in Manga Palette exemplifies Jimmy Yoshimura’s mastery of chromatic symbolism and cultural layering within his series The Modern Ukiyo-e: ...
Oil
Flower Flag : Sakura Blossoms in Technicolor, Tokyo's Floral Overture
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Flower Flag: Sakura Blossoms in Technicolor, Tokyo's Floral Overture reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s refined ability to merge intimacy, memory, and contemporary identity within his series ...
Oil
Grrrrr!!!!! : Urban Roar, Expressions in Tokyo's Manga Jungle
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Grrrrr!!!!!: Urban Roar, Expressions in Tokyo's Manga Jungle captures the raw emotional intensity and visual tension characteristic of Jimmy Yoshimura’s practice within his series Th...
Oil
Roses : Blossoms of Desire, The Prismatic Petals of Tokyo
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Roses: Blossoms of Desire, The Prismatic Petals of Tokyo reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s sharp visual signature within his series The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tales in Manga Color. This oil p...
Oil
Kawai2 : Kawaii Konvergence, Tokyo's Dual Delights
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Kawai2: Kawaii Konvergence, Tokyo’s Dual Delights by Jimmy Yoshimura stands as a subtle yet critical exploration of kawaii aesthetics within the series The Modern Ukiyo-e: Tokyo Tale...
Oil
Tatoo : Ink and Skin
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Tattoo: Ink and Skin by Jimmy Yoshimura unfolds as a striking visual meditation on identity inscribed upon the body, merging contemporary urban expression with ancestral imagery in h...
Oil
Pink Ganjuro : Kabuki Revival, Ganjuro in a Palette of Pink
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Pink Ganjuro: Kabuki Revival, Ganjuro in a Palette of Pink reveals Jimmy Yoshimura’s ability to reinterpret classical Japanese theatrical heritage through the bold chromatic and narr...
Oil
Orange Ganjuro : Kabuki Luminescence, Ganjuro's Orange Overture
By Jimmy Yoshimura
Located in PARIS, FR
Orange Ganjuro : Kabuki Luminescence, Ganjuro's Orange Overture powerfully demonstrates how Jimmy Yoshimura revitalizes Japanese theatrical heritage within a distinctly contemporary ...
Oil
$3,500
H 30 in W 24 in
Reflections - Portrait of a Female Against Silvery Backdrop, Original Oil
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
The subject gazes downward in Bruno Surdo's portrait titled "Reflections". The contrast between the silvery backdrop and the model's flawless skin is pure perfection. This intimate portrait is painted with a black trimmed edge therefore not requiring framing however, please contact the gallery for framing options. Bruno Surdo Reflection oil on canvas 30h x 24w in 76.20h x 60.96w cm BRS125 Bruno A. Surdo b. Chicago, 1963 EXHIBITIONS 2023 New Work, Gallery VICTOR, Chicago, IL 2021 Ethos + Truth, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2020 Realities, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2018 Liberation, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Blood Sport, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Art on Paper 2018, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Pier 36, New York, NY SOFA Chicago 2018, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 2017 POP!ARAZZI, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL Coming Attractions, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2015 SOFA Chicago 2015, Ann Nathan Gallery, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Allegories, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2014 Bruno Surdo: Respond, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Modern Metaphors, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, IL 2013 Bruno Surdo: Revelations, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Vice + Virtue, Northern Illinois University Museum of Art 2012 Contemporary Realism Biennial, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, IN 2011 Bruno Surdo, University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts, Fort Wayne, IN Uncensored, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2010 Art Chicago 2010, Ann Nathan Gallery, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 2009 Art Chicago 2009, Ann Nathan Gallery, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL 2007 Bruno Surdo, Art Institute of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Context/Content: Making Meaning with the Figure, University of Arkansas, Conway, AR Creative Imaginings, Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, AL Bruno Surdo: Cycles, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2005 Art Chicago 2005, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2004 Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Richard M. Daley Center, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2004, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Group Show, Arcadia Gallery, New York, NY Drawings VII, Koplin Del Rio Gallery, West Hollywood, CA Armory Show, New York Armory, New York, NY 2003 Paintings & Drawings, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL The Art Show, New York, NY Bruno Surdo: New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2003, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003-10 International Show of Contemporary Artists, Chicago Art Open, Chicago, IL 2002 Bruno Surdo: Perception of Appearance, Frye Museum, Seattle, WA Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Richard M. Daley Center, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Transcendence, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Art Chicago 2002, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL Tragedy, Memory, & Honor, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Magic Vision, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR 1998 Evanston and Vicinity Artists, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL 1996 Bruno Surdo: A Personal View, University of Wisconsin, Kenosha, WI 1995 Bruno Surdo: Recent Works, College of Lake County, IL AIDS in Our Society, Loyola University, Chicago, IL Bruno Surdo: Life, Struggle, and Hope, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL 2001 Magic Vision, Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR Bruno Surdo: Dualities of Life, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Group Show, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1998 Group Exhibition, Fine Arts Building Gallery, Chicago, IL 1995 Spiritual Inquiries, Struve Gallery, Chicago, IL 1994 Recent Works, The 14th Annual Juried Exhibition for Lake County Artists, Grayslake, IL Go Figure, Figurative Works on Paper, Chicago Printmakers Collaborative, Chicago, IL SELECTED COLLECTIONS The Re-Birth of Venus, Temporary Loan, Fort Wayne Museum of Art Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR College of Lake County, Greyslake, IL Flashpoint Academy, Chicago IL John Robert Wiltgen Design Shoemaker Ruud Collection Julie & Thomas Danilek Michael Vozzella and Mike Silver Benjamin Fernandez Tom Braake Betsy Colburn Michael Diemand & Lor LaRose Michael Staab & Kathy Brock Bruce Leep Frank Tzurect Mary Foley Rosalyn Carlson Mimmy Turney Janet Long Halstead Billy Hunt Carol Galli Myles Kerrigan Honorable & Mrs. Edwin Berman Theodore Gage Northrop Art Museum Past Present & Future Company Dr. James & Peggy Kemmler Salvatore Monastero Nix & Virginia Lauridsen Joel Miller David & Marlene Zerkel Ann & Andy Abel Claudia Rush Marc Miller Leonard Goldberg Lawrence Pucci Howard Tullman Collection Susan & Manny Kramer James Rinnert Richar Interiors Michael & Nancy Colt Khalid Altijir Dr. Joe Grodman Beryl & Jack Gore Larry Wolf & Eric Naegle Chuck Wolandi Jack Schwab & David Sandelin Thomas Kaczmarek Marti Dinerstein Craig & Michael Golden Mike & Jill Rose SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Bruno Surdo: The Method Artist Responds, by Lucia Mauro, June 26, 2014, anitathemovie blog An Exhibition of Exhibitionism: Bruno Surdo’s ‘Respond’, by Carrie McGath, July 1, 2014, The Chicagoist Website, Arts and Entertainment “Inspired Environs: A renowned designer decks out his Loop abode in art and texture” Modern Luxury, Men’s Book, Spring 2014 “Master Class” What’z Up Magazine, Fort Wayne, 2011 ”9/11 Painting will be on Display” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 2011 “Illuminated Images” Fort Wayne Reader, 2011 “Two Faces of Beauty” American Art Collector Magazine, Issue #3 and #59, 2006/2010 “Art and Calamity” Art Papers, 2009 “Versions of the Present, Techniques of the Past” American Artist Magazine, 2004 “Living Artists” Crow Book Publishing, Chicago, IL 2004 “The New Master” by Craig Keller, Chicago Social Magazine, 2004. “Tragedy, Memory, and Honor,” by William Hageman, Chicago Tribune, March 28, 2002 “Mural Depicts Tragedy of 9/11” Art Section, Chicago Sun Times, 2002 Review by Dennis Raverty, Art Papers Magazine, July 2001 WTTW Channel 11...
Canvas, Oil
$1,672
H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 1.97 in
Dreamer - 21st Century Figure Painting of a nude Girl Sleeping on a Couch
By Carolien van Olphen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Carolien van Olphen Dreamer Oil on wood panel 23 x 35 cm (Framed 31 x 41 cm, frame is included) Dutch artist Carolien van Olphen has left a great impression in many places with her...
Oil, Wood Panel
$1,111
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Evocation of the dawn - Soft abstract landscape painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A soft abstract landscape painting, with hints of a river landscape. A warm palette, dedicated to the ascension of the sky towards the earth (sunset and dawn) and the flow of water t...
Oil
$35,000
H 87 in W 48 in D 32 in
Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract sculpture was created from stainless steel and painted gold. This impressive monumental sculpture by Viktor Mitic was forged from stainless steel and pain...
Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,222
H 39.38 in W 62.21 in D 1.58 in
The Season of Heaven - Large majestic abstract blue seascape painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A painting dedicated to the wide open expanse of time stretching out before me like a magic carpet. I battled cancer in 2024. I wept and wept. I believed this world didn’t want me an...
Oil
$250
H 23 in W 2.5 in
Adorning Links 4: Digital Print on Acrylic & Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Roxana Azar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Adorning Links 4" is an original piece by Roxana Azar made from digital print on acrylic, stainless steel. This pieces measures 23" x 2.5"w and comes with a signed Certificate of Au...
Stainless Steel
$3,743
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.99 in
PaperLandscape, Origina Paint on Cotton Canvas, Large size, Made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Paper Landscape is a unique original artwork by Italian contemporary artist Marilina Marchica, created in 2021. Executed with oil and collage on pure cotton canvas, the work explore...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Handmade Paper
$5,462
H 12.01 in W 12.01 in
Sunday Concert Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Redhead Playing Piano In Stock
By Shaun Downey
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sunday Concert Oil Painting on Panel Portrait Redhead Playing Piano In Stock Shaun Downey (1978, Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian figurative painter whose work revitalises the t...
Oil, Panel
$16,727
H 60.24 in W 23.23 in D 8.67 in
Ectoplasm II by Franck K - Stainless Steel, Free-Form Reflective Sculpture
By Franck K
Located in Paris, FR
Ectoplasm II is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture and burnt oak wood base by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 153 × 59 × 22 cm (60.2 × 23.2 × 8.7 in). T...
Stainless Steel
$8,400
H 30 in W 40 in
"Congregation" the sun sets on the ocean, beach balls gathered on the shore
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
From an incandescent sunset on Long Island Sound to an iconic pop-kitsch ice storage bin at the neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surr...
Canvas, Oil
$3,100
H 24 in W 18 in
"Pelted", winter wonderland, a young boy gets ready to throw a snowball
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Fred Calleri was born in Maryland and has slowly moved westward towards his current home in Santa Barbara, California. On his way, he earned an Illustration and Graphic Design degree...
Canvas, Oil
$2,163
H 29.93 in W 59.06 in D 2.76 in
Kamyki set of 18, Mounted Sculptures in Stainless Steel by Oskar Zieta
By Oskar Zieta 1
Located in Paris, FR
Kamyki original decorative wall mirror (18 pieces), Zieta DImensions: Ø 7-20 cm Material: stainless steel. Dimensions of the set : H. 76 cm W. 150 cm D. 6...
Stainless Steel