Yu-ki Nishimoto, Japanese Sumi-e Artist

Born in 1988, this is a contemporary Japanese artist who creates Sumi-e works pursuing "dynamic motion" and "powerful force", without being confined by traditional techniques. They have gained worldwide attention through solo exhibitions, live performances, etc. in Europe, America, China, and other countries.

Nishimoto became obsessed with drawing since he was three years old and pledged to master his own expression. However, in his late teens, his beloved mother who had always supported and encouraged him passed away. He became strongly determined to capture the essence of life itself in his paintings and to leave them behind as long as possible.

He intentionally reduces the number of colors to the utmost limit, and his unique style based on ink paintings was created after a long trial and error process. Eventually, he came to be called the "new era ink painter."

He syas, "Painting is a dialogue with life." He pours his soul into his brush to convey the value of life to the world.