Pastel and black stone on cardboard, signed Junji Yamashita. Dimensions: 54 cm x 44 cm Japan

Magnificent pastel and black stone on cardboard, signed Junji Yamashita. Dimensions: 54 cm x 44 cm
Junji Yamashita possesses a sense of light, or lights, that is uniquely his own. His palette, often concentrated on one or two dominants, and his superb technique are at the service of a highly original conjunction of the first impression of the motif and visual memories, which blossoms in the sketched composition, orchestrated then taken up again and re-orchestrated." Roger Bouillot

Biography

Junji YAMASHITA was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1940.
He worked in advertising until 1960, when he decided to devote himself entirely to painting.
Solo exhibitions in Nagasaki from 1961 to 1966.
1966 Arrives in France.
1967 Sets up studio in Paris.
Since 1967, he has lived and worked in Paris, from where he undertakes frequent study trips to Spain, Greece, Provence and Japan.
1989 Francis Barlier becomes his dealer.
1990 Publication of a catalog of his pastels.
1996 Publication of a monograph, Collection Terre des peintres.

He has developed his own unique style, influenced by post-impressionism and oriental painting, and has participated in numerous exhibitions in France and abroad, including Tokyo, London, New York and Hong Kong. He has also won several prestigious awards, including the XXIInd Monte-Carlo International Contemporary Art Prize in 1988.

Artistic style

Yamashita's artistic style is influenced by Post-Impressionism, with vivid colors and expressive strokes. He is also influenced by Oriental painting, in particular by the use of negative space and simplicity of composition.

Recent exhibitions

In 2019, a solo exhibition by Yamashita entitled "Lumières de Paris" took place at Galerie Francis Barlier in Paris. This exhibition featured a selection of his most recent paintings, all inspired by the city of Paris. The exhibition was well received and attracted many art lovers.



 

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