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Shigeru Nanba (難波滋 Nanba Shigeru, born 1944) is a Japanese painter and artist. He is based in Okayama.

Style

His work consists of large oil paintings that depict traditional Japanese motifs such as Bunraku puppets in a surreal fantasy world. His work falls between postmodern Yōga and Nihonga styles.

Exhibitions and awards

His work has been exhibited at various Nitten exhibitions. In 2012, he was awarded the 70th Sanyo Shinbun Prize. The prize is awarded to outstanding individuals or entities who have contributed to the societies in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.

References

1. "難波滋《哀華逍遥》".
2. "公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会）". www.nitten.or.jp. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05.
3. "公益社団法人　日展（日本美術展覧会）". www.nitten.or.jp. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05.
4. "Chairman Akaiwa awarded "The Sanyo Shinbun Prize" | MATE CO., Ltd".

External links

• http://kuroyurikai.web.fc2.com/tenrankai/2007/nitten/007.html
• http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/mainitimiru/12502097.html

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