SHIHODO Gallery is pleased to bring to you Keiki Yamada’s works in three individual solo shows held in each of our Tokyo, Osaka, and Taipei galleries.

Through presenting his works internationally at art fairs and museums over the years, Yamada has brought to the world his distinct style of using the classical combined technique of oils and tempera to meticulously depict his subjects. Employing this renaissance method which preserves the original glory of centuries-old paintings to this day, Yamada creates his works on the basic theme of what the contemporary artist sees. 

Not only do his works depict physical motifs, but also express memories and senses of space. His works, in which the motifs seem to serenely sit in the centre of the image, allow for the audience to reflect their own sentiments. As each viewer is at liberty to perceive different backgrounds and hold unique emotions towards the works, they become intimately entwined with the viewers memories.

Each of the motifs painted by Yamada are modelled by the actual items depicted. These old tools and toys found in online auctions and at flea markets could be perceived as “art” typical to our times.

We invite you to explore the memories and space portrayed in these works by Keiki Yamada.