WELCOME
Based in Chiba, Japan, as a contemporary artist I work on both abstract and figurative paintings. I'm into forests, birds watching and staying fit.
Since I first moved to Japan in mid-1980s, I’ve found the Japanese tradition and culture most intriguing and helpful in life. I believe the best part of Japanese culture is its depth, with surprises and discoveries that can be enjoyed for a lifetime, as well as the valuable lessons and teachings that can be applied in everyday life.
In 2009, I began studying Suiboku-ga (ink painting on Washi paper). I was fascinated by the way of holding and moving the brush, ink and Washi, and the beauty of Japanese painting. I began my self-taught research into this subject.
My focus is to observe and draw the frail beauty, harmony, wonder, and mystery of nature in a pure and energetic way that is constant and unchanging, while incorporating Japanese and Western concept ideas and elements. I also became fascinated by one of the world-renowned painters, Ito Jakuchu (17th Century), who created paintings during the Edo and Meiji periods. The symbolisms of the beauty of nature and colorful realm of living beings that Jakuchu used in his paintings has deeply influenced my works.
I aim to combine the unique space creation and expression of Japanese painting with the themes of Western painting to create unique expressions of feelings, flow of time, light, etc.
I am delighted to share my works, created through my original perspectives of the world captured with my soul, and bring happiness and energy to those who also cherish the nature and art.
Thank you for visiting my website and I look forward to meet art lovers from around the world.
BIOGRAPHY
Selected Art Exhibitions
1963 Born. With roots from Azerbaijan.
1985 Moved to Japan.
1987 Started to work in PR and publication industry.
1997 Established K.K. No Limits. Expertise in corporate communications, branding, and business consulting.
2009 Began learning the basics of Suiboku-ga (ink painting) from Masuyama sensei.
2011 The 35th Anniversary National Open Call Shin-Nichibi Exhibition, Mori Art Museum, Ueno, Tokyo.
2012 Studied how to apply, usage and techniques of Gold leaf at Tokyo Geijutsu Gakusha.
2012 Shin-Nichibi Chiba Branch Exhibition, Abiko Keyakizaka Plaza, Japan.
2012 The 47th Tableau Exhibition, the National Art Center, Tokyo.
2012 ORIENT2012 Exhibition, ASEAN Japan Center, Tokyo.
2013 Matsudo City Art Exhibition, Matsudo Bunka Hall, Chiba.
2013 The 48th Tableau Exhibition, the National Art Center, Tokyo.
2013 The 37th Shin-Nichibi Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno.
2014 Studied gold leafing and paint on silk techniques at the Tokuoken art class.
2014－2015 Produced the Grand Canyon Maki-e scroll painting (11-meters-length painting).
2015－2017 Produced “Rokkakuzu - Natural Perfection" cedar panel painting.
2018 The 53rd Tableau Exhibition, National Art Center, Tokyo.
2018 Matsudo City Art Exhibition, Matsudo Bunka Hall, Chiba.
Awarded the Board of Education Prize at the 53rd Matsudo City Art Exhibition.
2018－2020 Produced “Dialogue" painting.
2022 The 81th Exhibition of Nihonga-In, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno, Tokyo.
Inquiries
Jim Aono
contact@jimaonoart.com
Tokyo, Japan
Tel: +81-90-1739-0263
As the artist and original creator, I own copyright of the artwork and have the right to display, use and monetize it in the future for any purpose.
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