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"Ama Yukiko"
Hello everyone! Welcome to ABOUT ARTIST TV!
ABOUT ARTIST TV is an art channel run by the art marketplace "FROM ARTIST."
As some of you may already know, FROM ARTIST publishes an original magazine called "ABOUT ARTIST" that introduces artists' roots and their thoughts on their work.
This art channel is a rare opportunity to invite artists to speak directly to us about the thoughts they put into their work. Please enjoy until the very end.
All of the works introduced here are one-of-a-kind pieces currently for sale at FROM ARTIST.
If you see any works that interest you, please check them out using the links.
Now, let's welcome today's guest, Amma Yukiko! Thank you for joining us today, Amma-san!
Artist:
I'm very happy to have the opportunity to introduce my work today.
──Self -introduction
FROM ARTIST Staff:
First, please give us a brief introduction about yourself!
Artist details page: https://from-artist.com/collections/ammayukiko
Artist:
I originally worked as an illustrator illustrating picture books and educational materials.
After winning the Newcomer Division of the Nippon Picture Book Award, I worked in a variety of jobs, but about 15 years ago I was invited to pursue painting full-time, and joined a public recruitment organization.
I received many awards, but I still had many questions, so I decided to try doing it on my own and started trying various things.
First, I won the Grand Prize at the ZEN Exhibition, then the Grand Prix at FROM ARTIST, and then I received awards at the Platinum Art Association and Hack Tag, and my paintings started selling, which is where I am today.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Thank you very much! That's right... Anma-san is actually the artist who won the prestigious Grand Prize in the contest held by FROM ARTIST's open exhibition "A Journey Through Japan's 47 Prefectures! An Art Journey Throughout Japan" at Tsukuba Museum of Art, where the Grand Prize was decided by visitors' votes! Thank you very much for your support!
Artist:
I am extremely grateful for all the help I received at that time. Thanks to the Grand Prix, I have been invited to many solo exhibitions and events since then, and for that I am extremely grateful. I also made some fellow artists at that time, and we still keep in good contact with each other, exchanging information and so on.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
That's wonderful. I'm very happy to hear that FROM ARTIST was the catalyst.
Artist:
Thank you very much.
Japan Art Journey Grand Prize Winner "Anma Yukiko" Interview Article
──Introduction to the work
"Japanese Garden"
Work details page: https://from-artist.com/products/nihonnoniwa
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Now, let me introduce the first piece to you. The first piece I'd like to introduce is this one, "Japanese Garden"!
So, Anma-san, what thoughts and themes are contained in this work?
Artist:
I think of paintings as windows. Just by hanging them on the wall, they become windows that connect to another dimension. I always keep that in mind.
This piece incorporates a sliding window like a shoji door. It can be opened and closed, so it looks different when it's open and closed. I think it's an interesting piece.
I think that if people from overseas display it in a modern room, it will give them the feeling of having another window, opening up to the outside world.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
thank you.
The first piece is a masterpiece.... "A painting is like a window" is a famous quote. The Japanese-style shoji screen and the pond scenery, which gives a sense of depth, are in perfect harmony.
Are there any points you would like us to pay attention to?
Artist:
I've drawn wind chimes in the foreground. I hope that you can sense the atmosphere of them swaying in the wind and making a sound. When you hear the sound of the wind chimes, I hope that you can also feel the sound of water and the smell of hydrangeas with all your senses.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It's truly amazing how it fully brings out the beauty of nature while expressing traditional Japanese aesthetics in a modern way!
The size of the piece is 72cm high x 51.5cm wide. How long did it take to create?
Artist:
I made this for an exhibition, so it took about three weeks, including framing. I painted for about 10 hours a day. It took about five days to make the shoji doors.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It took three weeks, including the frame. I understand that the shoji screens were also handmade, but where did you get your inspiration for this piece? Was it based on a particular landscape or memory?
Artist:
There was a round window in a temple in Kamakura. Every time I opened or closed the window, the scenery seemed to fit into a frame, which I found fascinating. That got me thinking about whether I could have a window like that in my own home.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Your travel experiences were a source of inspiration.
So what kind of room would you recommend displaying this piece in?
Artist:
It would look great in a modern Japanese home, in the room of a foreigner who loves Japan, in a Japanese language school, or in a hotel. I also recommend it for use in rooms without windows.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
I see! It's truly an art that creates a new view in a space!
"I wonder if the rain will stop?"
Work details page: https://from-artist.com/products/ameyamanaikana
MC:
Now let's introduce the second piece! This piece is "Rain"
I wonder if it will stop!'
What thoughts and themes are contained in this work?
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Actually, I didn't paint this piece with the intention of selling it; I originally painted it as a sample for a portrait commission. I often paint portraits of family members and pets on commission, and that's where most of my income comes from. But I'm happiest when people buy my paintings.
Children's faces are delicately balanced, and it's difficult to draw them cutely. So I created this as a sample to show how it can be drawn. However, when I submitted this work to the Platinum Art Association Exhibition, it won an award.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Children's faces are so delicate, aren't they? It's wonderful that the sample piece you drew won an award. Is there anything you would like us to pay attention to?
Artist:
If I had to say, it would be the water droplets on the sweet potato leaves. Other than that, I'd like to leave it up to the imagination of the viewer.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It's truly art that creates a dialogue between the viewer and the work.
The depiction of water, such as the ripples from the rain in the background, is impressive. Were there any points you paid particular attention to?
Artist:
I like to draw transparent and shiny things. Marbles in particular are so popular that they are often called "my signature piece." So, I naturally incorporate droplets of water and light into my work.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It's true that women love shiny things, so what kind of room would you recommend displaying this piece in?
Artist:
I think it would look great in the living room or dining room where the family gathers. Many people buy it because they say, "It looks like my child." It would also be a great decoration for a children's classroom.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Thank you! Displaying it in a place where the family gathers will surely create a warmer and more soothing atmosphere. Displaying it in the living room or dining room where everyone gathers will naturally spark conversation and increase the amount of fun time spent together.
"In the Spring Fields"
Work details page: https://from-artist.com/products/harunonoharanite
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Now let's introduce the third work! This is "In the Spring Field"!
So, what thoughts and themes are contained in this work?
Artist:
This is an unusual watercolor painting. I usually paint with acrylics, but it's rare to paint such a large piece with watercolors.
In fact, the brothers depicted in the background were inspired by a photo sent to me by a fan who asked if I could include a childhood photo of them in a drawing by the teacher. It's a very Showa-era, heartwarming photo, and I fell in love with it and drew it.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Thank you for sharing this precious story! The warmth of these close brothers is vividly portrayed in your work. The piece is filled with a sense of happiness, as if it were a snapshot of a calm spring afternoon.
Are there any points you would like us to pay attention to?
Artist:
I want everyone to realize the truth that the flowers that bloom on the banks in spring, which are said to be weeds, are actually very beautiful and delicate.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
That's exactly right!
Everything from plants and animals to the background is drawn so delicately, but do you make any preliminary sketches? Also, which motif was decided on first?
Artist:
That's the child in the background. The slightly exaggerated perspective adds movement to the picture.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
I see, the child in the background has been painted using a slightly exaggerated perspective! This technique creates depth in the picture, making it appear more dynamic and lively.
So, what part was the most fun to draw?
Artist:
Flowers and a Showa-era bicycle.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
The combination of the natural beauty of the soft flowers and the nostalgic Showa-era bicycles is very warm and creates a tranquil, memorable scene, as if time is passing slowly.
I think the soft touch of watercolors in this work beautifully expresses the gentleness of nature, but was there anything you put effort into when choosing the colors?
Artist:
I didn't make the green too strong, and gave it a slightly faded photo-like tone.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
So what kind of room would you recommend displaying this piece in?
Artist:
The living room where everyone gathers and the bedroom where you go to sleep.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It's a great way to decorate both your living room and bedroom!
Displaying it in the living room will naturally draw family and visitors in, sparking warm conversations. In the bedroom, it will create a soothing space where you can relax and feel at peace.
"It's snowing"
Work details page: https://from-artist.com/products/yukifuttekitayo
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Now let's introduce the fourth piece! It's "Snow is Falling"!
So, what thoughts and themes are contained in this work?
Artist:
This is a custom-made sample. You'll be delighted to have such a cute picture of your cat.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
I see! It's filled with warm charm, like a scene straight out of a story.
Are there any points you would like us to pay attention to?
Artist:
It's like a cat waiting for spring looking out at the falling snow.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
I see. There's a sense of warmth even in the cold, and the atmosphere of sadness and hope coexisting is very appealing. Looking at it up close, you can see a different kind of charm!
At the "Traveling Through Japan's 47 Prefectures! Art Journey" at Tsukuba Museum of Art, a work that could be opened and closed won the Grand Prix, and this mechanism is also wonderful. Please tell us the reason and background behind incorporating this idea!
Artist:
It would be fun if one picture had many different faces. It's like getting two for the price of one! Something like "two swords" somehow feels like a good deal.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
It's true that when there are various expressions and elements in one picture, it's fun to discover something new every time you look at it!
The contrast between the cold outside and the warmth inside creates a damp winter atmosphere. Is there an atmosphere or message you wanted to convey by depicting a winter scene?
Artist:
Snow falling outside enhances the happiness and security of being inside.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
That's so true! Also, the teddy bear in the middle makes it even more adorable! It really warms the heart, as it tells the story of how the cats cherish this stuffed animal. Was there anything you paid particular attention to when drawing the expressions?
Artist:
I usually draw cats' faces with a mischievous look, as if they are full of devilish charm.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Thank you! So what kind of room would you recommend displaying this piece in?
Artist:
The devilish charm is what I imagine when I draw a cat's face. I can decorate it in a small space such as a staircase landing or next to a display shelf,
I would like people to display them on the walls of apartments with few windows or shared houses.
──Finally
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Today we introduced many wonderful works by Anma Yukiko!
Have you found any works you like?
Finally, could you tell us about your future plans and give us a message for everyone?
Artist:
I was very happy to be able to speak to you all directly today! I also accept custom orders. Please tell me your requests and ideas. It's fun to create a piece together while talking.
FROM ARTIST Staff:
Thank you! Yukiko Amma, who we introduced this time, has other fascinating works featured on FROM ARTIST. Please be sure to check them out as well!
Well, see you next time! Thank you!
Artist:
thank you very much.
Broadcast details URL: https://youtu.be/z--mo7Q_j3U
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