Keiichi Nishimura

He is known for his unique approach to wave imagery and use of metal leaf within each of his original, one of a kind, paintings on silk. The medium is a water based pigment derived from suihigofun (mineral) which the artist grinds to a finer consistency and then mixes with a very delicate balance of nikawa (melted pine sap). The nikawa is what gives the pigment its deep rich color and also enables it to adhere to the silk.
His themes and inspirations always begin with the traditional, the end result is something refreshingly new and innovative. Perhaps it can be said that his work is a modern interpretation of tradition by one who understands deeply both the discipline of his Eastern culture and the freedom of Western expression. In his work, he strives to achieve integration of the two cultures. He currently resides on Whidbey Island in Washington.
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Graduated from Kyoto Gaikokugo University with degree in foreign studies.

Attended UC Berkeley as foreign student, studying art & culture.

Silk painting apprenticeship under master painter, Jintaro Nishimura (father) for seven years.

Studied sumi-e art (charcoal ink painting) under master sumi-e painter, Jusei Konishi for four years.

2016-Present Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery, Bellevue, WA
2014-Present Rob Schouten Gallery, Whidbey Island, WA
2014-15. Third Dimension Gallery, Big Island, HI
2008 Northwest Center Gallery, Seattle, WA
2007-11 The Gallery Hilton Waikoloa, Big Island , HI
2005-06 The Art Board, Oahu, HI
2005 Atlanta Art Expo, Atlanta, GA
2004-06 Kahn Galleries, Big Island, HI
2003-14 Island Art Galleries, Oahu, HI
2003 New York Art Expo, NY
2001-03 Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Gallery, Oahu , HI
1995 Hawaii Art Gallery, Big Island, HI
1993-95 Images International Galleries, Oahu, HI
1989 Poulsen Galleries, Pasadena, CA
1988-95 Jonah Pak, Art Dealer (deceased), Oahu, HI
1987-Present Haddad's Fine Art, commercial dealer, Anaheim, CA
1987-88 Center Art Galleries, HI
1985-2000 The Bay Area and L.A, CA--- shows at several forgotten or now defunct galleries