Ohmae Hiroshi

Ohmae Hiroshi

Ohmae Hiroshi was a Japanese painter and printmaker who gained international recognition for his unique style that blended Eastern and Western artistic traditions. He was born in Tokyo in 1913 and began studying art at an early age. During the 1950s and 1960s, Hiroshi was part of the Japanese Art Informel (JAI) movement, which sought to incorporate calligraphic techniques into Western Abstract Expressionism. This movement had a profound influence on his work, and he developed a style that was characterized by bold use of color, balance of composition, and a fusion of Eastern and Western motifs. Hiroshi's most famous works include Life and Death, which features a bird in the center surrounded by a curved frame, and Ostrich, an abstracted figure of an ostrich. These works showcase his ability to create dynamic compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally evocative. In addition to these works, Hiroshi also painted abstract landscapes and animal figures in oils and watercolors, each of which emphasized his trademark blend of Eastern and Western motifs. Throughout his career, Hiroshi received numerous accolades for his work, including the Order of Culture from the Japanese government in 1995. He continued to paint and exhibit his work until his death in 1998 at the age of 85. Today, his works are held in collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo.

Ohmae Hiroshi, Japanese painter, printmaker, Japanese Art Informel, Western Abstract Expressionism, Eastern and Western motifs, Life and Death, Ostrich, abstract landscapes, Order of Culture, Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Modern Art

— Brian Martinez