Matsumi Takano
Japan
I was born in Kyoto
I have studied oil painting by myself at my father's studio, who was a painter, since I was 7 years old.
Oil painting gradually became something close to breathing, and turned into my nature.
That was how my life as a painter started.
Graduated from Kyoto Seika University, I started teaching oil painting at an art school while I participated in many exhibitions.
Once I was a judge of competition.
I have received the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award.
In addition, I have won numerous awards.
There is no moment that I was away from the art, and every single thing I experienced is expressed in my paint.
Art, for me, is everywhere and is a symbol of myself.
Drawing fascinating pictures in my life is my only primitive desire.
* This statement has been provided directly by the artist in association to their 15th International ARC Salon entries. This content has not been edited for typos or grammatical errors and has not been vetted for accuracy.
