Akafuji Neon Painting

I studied at The National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts with Henry Finkelstein and also Mary Beth Mackenzie in New York. I earned a certificate for Advanced Studies in there. My background in anatomical studies and visual perception is complemented by a focus on the importance of individual expression in the making of art. I used to use dynamic color brush strokes are influenced by the Abstract Expressionists in 70s, paints mostly from direct observation. Draw first for painting to find a motif or something in particular for rhythm. Draw like a children, must retain complete freedom to discover the color, rhythm, space, air, music for into the canvas. Creating relationship between color and shape are very important to me. While at the Academy, I served as an assistant for young aged students class with Hannah Frassinelli, summer art camp with Martha Bloom. Also receipted anonymous scholarships and awards from the National Academy. From 2002 to present, I have exhibited solo shows at Ashok Jain Gallery, NY which is her representative gallery in NY. and group shows at Hpgrp gallery, NY in 2007, 2008. She participated and organized the group show “Art for Peace” which was a traveling show from NY based artists in Bato-cho Hiroshige Museum, Nasu-Kogen Museum and Gallery Junho-do in Japan at 2002/03. I am writing and editing art article for a bilingual art magazine “COOL” published in NY since 2007 to present. I had interviewed with Mr. Cai Guo-Qiang, who is the visual art director of Beijing Olympic game and Ms. Eiko Ishioka, who is the costume designer for the Beijing Olympic game, also world wide famed artist Mr. Tadanori Yokoo or anonymous well-known artists or art directors. I worked with The West Harlem Art Fund as a guest curator. The project approved by the New York City Department of Transportation in February 2010.