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Biography

Born in Los Angeles and based in Tokyo, Shinjiro Tanaka is a Japanese-American multimedia artist whose work bridges cultures and communities. His works range from painting and murals to interactive installations and live visual performances (including VJ and digital animation), and have been showcased internationally – notably in his solo exhibition “Rebirth” at Gallery Max in New York.

Through these multidisciplinary works, Tanaka explores universal themes of life, death, memory, and human connection with a poetic sensibility. He often uses simple motifs like dots and lines, weaving them into delicate compositions that evoke a sense of wholeness and oneness.

 

Empathetic and community-minded, Tanaka engages in collaborative art projects and social initiatives, striving to bridge societal gaps and inspire hope through creativity.

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Statement

Through art, I aspire for people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds to collaborate, respect each other, and build a better world. I continually challenge myself with new approaches, seeking creativity while maintaining flexibility. I hope this mindset inspires others to grow together and contribute to society.

Shinjiro Tanaka's art style is characterized by primitive motifs of dots and lines, which, despite their abstract simplicity, convey universality and infinite potential. The delicate elements intricately blend to create a sense of wholeness, forming a harmonious expression of Oneness.

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Live performance, an art of the moment, brings emotions and shared experiences that can only be experienced in that moment. It is an irreplaceable existence that enriches our hearts and deepens the connections between people.

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Shinjiro aims to create a space where diverse creators can collaborate and co-create with the community to imagine new value. He believes that the flexible and multifaceted perspectives of artists can help solve existing social challenges and strengthen the community.

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Collaboration between artists and people from various fields contributes to the sustainable development of society, such as solving social problems and revitalizing communities. By fusing different perspectives and values, it can create new value.

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