[Fukuoka] -The 20th Anniversary of the Death- Wasaburo ITOZONO exhibition, Jan 16th(Sat) 31st(Sun), 2021

"Flower shop" Oil on canvas, 17.9x20.9 in

The 20th Anniversary of the Death
Wasaburo ITOZONO exhibition
January 16th (Sat) 31st (Sun), 2021
10:00am-6:00pm (Open every day during the event)
Venue: MIZOE ART GALLERY FUKUOKA

The imaginary landscape that seems to close in on the essence of the objects in a simplified image. I was attracted at the first glance in the emotional, serene, and poetic world that moves my mind. While I followed the track of the artist to know what kind of person he was, I got to know he was a person of integrity whom everyone admired. Quiet, thoughtful, and warm. He trained the younger at Kitakyushu Free Painting Atelier and the College of Art at Nihon University. People who have been under his tutelage praise his character unanimously.
This exhibition will show about 25 artworks we collected thinking of the artist who I wanted to meet for once. We are waiting for your visit.
(Kazunobu Abe, Mizoe Art Gallery)

Wasaburo Itozono: Born in Nakatsu, Oita in 1911 and died in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Learned under Kanji Maeta. Used to be a member of Dokuritsu Art Association, Bijyutsu Bunka Art Association, Jiyu Art Association, and eventually became independent. Received Honorable Mention in Japan International Art Exhibition, Mr. K Award in Contemporary Art Exhibition of Japan, and more. Professor at Nihon University College of Art. Works collected in the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo/ the Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama/ Oita Prefectural Art Museum, and more.


"Double-headed cow" Oil on canvas, 13.1x9.5 in