Hidetaka Furukawa

Born in Kariya in 1968. Completed master's course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, majoring in mural painting. artist. Draws the cover art for the business magazine "Yakuzaizai" from its first issue. There are a wide range of expressions such as two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and writing. On a plane rich in implications based on abundant research, we explore the mixture and harmony of Japanese and Western expressions.

Hidetaka Furukawa always expresses himself using a wide variety of materials - implements, diaries, biology and music, without sticking to any particular style. In recent years, he has expanded a series named "CULTIVATE" which portrays land as the subject. Discovering the identity of the region from historical documents and fieldwork, and shining a spotlight on forgotten people and events, the series has become one of the pillars of his activity. He has handled many conceptual three-dimensional works, but is also noted for works in two dimensions which freely manipulate Japanese and Western styles.

He has also painted the cover of the business magazine "Pharmaceutical Economy" since its first issue. He has a wide range of expression, including two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and written works. In his two-dimensional works, which are rich in connotations based on extensive interviews, he seeks a mixture and harmony of Japanese and Western expressions.

recent exhibition

Edo - TokyoEdo-Tokyo
Hidetaka Furukawa