Shigeru Nanba

Shigeru Nanba (難波滋 Nanba Shigeru, born 1944) is a Japanese painter and artist.^[1] He is based in Okayama.

Style[]

His work consists of large oil paintings that depict traditional Japanese motifs such Bunraku puppets in a surreal fantasy world. His work falls between postmodern Yōga and Nihonga styles.

Exhibitions and awards[]

His work has been exhibited at various Nitten exhibitions.^[2]^[3] In 2012, he was awarded the 70th Sanyo Shinbun Prize. The prize is awarded to outstanding individuals or entities who have contributed to the societies in Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.^[4]

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[1] ttp://www.city.niimi.okayama.jp/usr/art/namba.html

[2] ttp://www.nitten.or.jp/exhibition/45/45234.html

[3] ttp://www.nitten.or.jp/exhibition/01/1241.html

[4] ttp://www.mate.co.jp/german/news/25.html

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