Shigeru Nanba Explained

Shigeru Nanba (難波滋 Nanba Shigeru, born 1944) is a Japanese painter and artist.^[1] He is based in Okayama.

Style

His work consists of large oil paintings that depict traditional Japanese motifs such as Bunraku puppets in a surreal fantasy world. His work falls between postmodern Yōga and Nihonga styles.

Exhibitions and awards

His work has been exhibited at various Nitten exhibitions.^{[2] [3]} In 2012, he was awarded the 70th Sanyo Shinbun Prize. The prize is awarded to outstanding individuals or entities who have contributed to the societies in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.^[4]

External links

• http://kuroyurikai.web.fc2.com/tenrankai/2007/nitten/007.html
• http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/mainitimiru/12502097.html

Notes and References

1. Web site: 難波滋《哀華逍遥》.
2. Web site: 公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会） . www.nitten.or.jp . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150705080757/http://www.nitten.or.jp/exhibition/45/45234.html . 2015-07-05.
3. Web site: 公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会） . www.nitten.or.jp . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150705103937/http://www.nitten.or.jp/exhibition/01/1241.html . 2015-07-05.
4. Web site: Chairman Akaiwa awarded "The Sanyo Shinbun Prize" | MATE CO., Ltd.