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Storytelling

Kotaro Machiyama

2010 • Japan • Acrylic, Pastel on Paper

21 x 31 in

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Kotaro Machiyama

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Artwork details

Medium : Acrylic, Pastel on Paper
Framing : Framing on request
Dimensions : 21.5x31.1in

About this artwork

This piece is a dynamic blend of minimalism and abstract expression, a dance of color and form on paper. I've layered acrylics, pastels, and gouache to create a tapestry of emotion, with bold geometric shapes that pop. It's an exploration of balance and energy that reflects the vibrant yet subtle wonders of life, tapping into the essence of storytelling without words. This artwork will be a statement in your home, sparking imagination and conversation.

Kotaro Machiyama

Japan

Credentials

Favorited by galleries
Featured in gallery curations
Works on commission

« Reconnecting with the act of seeing »

I explore abstraction as a way to return to the act of seeing itself. By removing narrative, depth, and recognizable imagery, I allow color and form to exist on their own, without directing the viewer toward a fixed meaning.

My work is inspired by how a child first encounters the world, before things are named or defined. In that state, color and shape are experienced more freely and openly. Through painting, I seek to approach this kind of direct, intuitive perception.

In the studio, I intentionally avoid figures and narrative elements. This allows me to focus on the relationships between colors and forms. On the canvas, they interact, shift, and come alive as a dynamic presence.

The paintings do not represent something specific. They function as a space where the viewer can pause, look without expectation, and connect with their own sensations, emotions, and memories. Painting becomes a place where seeing is immediate, personal, and alive.

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Storytelling

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