FUKUI Sawato

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FUKUI Sawato 　
Japanese-style Painter

Japanese-style Painter

Born in Asahikawa city, Hokkaido in 1937. Studied under Ikuo Hirayama. Draws pure imaginary landscapes whose subjects are familiar nature, human being and others using supple line drawings with pure neutral color tones. Won his first prize at Inten Exhibition in 1965, and won many awards since then such as Nihon Bijutsuin Prize, Taikan Prize in 1983. As of 2014, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts, Doujin and Director of Nihon Bijutsuin.

This Artist's Public Art Works

Stained Glass
September 27, 2014
Asahikawa Airport
"The Sparkling Earth"
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Ceramic Relief
July, 1989
Sendai Legal Affairs Office
"Early Spring in Mutsu"
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History

1937: Born in Asahikawa city, Hokkaido
1965: Won Prize at Inten Exhibition first time
1967: Completed graduate school of Tokyo University of the Arts
1983: Won Nihon Bijutsuin Prize, Taikan Prize
1991: Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts (- 2005)
Won Prime Minister Prize at Inten Exhibition
1993: Won Minister of Education Prize at Inten Exhibition