Hiroyuki Kimura - Performance #1

During his recent visit, Hiroyuki Kimura treated us to a live performance where he painted with a large Japanese brush. Using two types of ink he created stunning artwork in five minutes. The inks used were sepia and carbon-based, adding unique textures and depth to his work.

Kimura's performance involved painting a sumo wrestling match on a large sheet of paper, approximately 120x80 cm. As he painted, accompanied by his own music, the audience initially saw what appeared to be random strokes. However, when viewed from Kimura's perspective, the image of two sumo wrestlers in combat became clear. This performance was repeated three times that evening, each time mesmerizing the audience.

In traditional Japanese fashion, Kimura used his personal seal instead of a signature, stamping his completed artwork. This seal, visible on his pieces, adds an authentic touch to his creations.