SYOICHI KOBAYASHI
Syoichi Kobayashi is an abstract acrylic painter based in Japan. Raw and immediate, his expansive canvases translate sensory inspiration into tangible form. Residing in rural Japan with his wife, son, and pets, Kobayashi distills his perceptions—human, animal, and botanical—into his pieces, contemplating universal themes of mortality, existence, and global dynamics.
Kobayashi’s creative process commences with a seed of thought, progressing to sketched outlines and layers of acrylic paint on canvas, meticulously building from thin to thick textures. His artwork gains narrative depth through the incorporation of hemp string, paper, and sand.
Kobayashi’s evolution from figurative to non-representational and from oil to acrylic has breathed new creative life into his work. As his practice continues to unfold, he remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, cultivating a distinct visual language that captures the essence of his experiences and emotions.
SYOICHI KOBAYASHI ON
My artistic journey is a translation of sensory inspiration into tangible creations. With a heightened awareness of the five senses, I strive to infuse every piece with the essence of what moves me. Living in rural Japan, I distill my perceptions of human, animal, and plant life into my work, while contemplating broader themes of mortality, existence, and global dynamics. My process starts with a thought. After that, I draw a sketch and build layers of acrylic paint on the canvas moving from thin to thick applications. In addition to acrylic painting, I use hemp string, paper, and sand to build texture and add a narrative quality to my paintings.
