Kenichi Shikata

Japan

Born in Kyoto, 1983. He graduated from Waseda University Art and Architecture School. He mainly creates three-dimensional works and photographs using patterns composed of geometry and characteristics of materials.
Major artworks and exhibitions include "Flowing time reflecting on the river" (RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK/Tokyo), "Collecting view in the well" (The 28th UBE Biennale/Ube city), "GLOWING GROWING GROUND" (Osaka International Airport). 

武蔵野美術大学大学院修了。
80年代の活動当初から鉄という素材に魅了され、溶断と溶接を繰り返しながら作品を制作している。
素材本来の硬質感や重量感、彫刻＝塊という概念からも解放され、空間を変容させていく。
“場”を深く観察し、可視、不可視に関わらずそこに存在するものを取り込み、
独自の世界を構築する。
近年は石膏、ガラスなど異素材の作品も発表。
主な受賞歴に、芸術選奨文部大臣新人賞、毎日芸術賞、中原悌二郎賞。

Born in Kyoto, 1983. He graduated from Waseda University Art and Architecture School. He mainly creates three-dimensional works and photographs using patterns composed of geometry and characteristics of materials.
Major artworks and exhibitions include "Flowing time reflecting on the river" (RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK/Tokyo), "Collecting view in the well" (The 28th UBE Biennale/Ube city), "GLOWING GROWING GROUND" (Osaka International Airport).