ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Yasushi Tanaka: A Life in Art Yasushi Tanaka (田中保; 13 May 1886 – 24 April 1941) was a Japanese-born artist and art teacher, best known for his evocative portraits of women and figurative works. His life story is one of cross-cultural exchange and artistic dedication, navigating the challenges of establishing an artistic identity between Japan, America, and Europe. Early Life and Education Tanaka’s early life was marked by hardship. F
ollowing the death of his father in 1902, his family faced financial ruin. He left home soon after completing primary education and bravely emigrated to Seattle, Washington, in 1904. There, he supported himself through various jobs – washing dishes and selling peanuts – while diligently studying English and pursuing self-taught painting lessons. A pivotal moment came when Tanaka secured formal instruction under the Dutch painter Fokko…