shobo

The origin of the artist shobo’s work is fish. He began drawing every day at the age of four. By the time he was ten, his focus shifted from familiar fish to exotic ones. During this period, a mysterious feeling began to bloom within him, and he became immersed in a fantastical world where fish and monsters merged.

This marked the beginning of his pencil drawings. By using pencils of varying hardness, he expresses a wide range of textures. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes gradients, creating a sense of power and sharpness.

Furthermore, immersing himself in meticulous detail brings him mental stability and focus. He was always walking through the darkness. The worlds he creates are a "refuge" for when the heart is weary, as well as a "place to face oneself." It is a vital space for protecting the soul—something everyone needs.

He draws with the hope that his work can warmly embrace and stand by people.Through his art, he came to realize that by changing one’s own perspective, the world before them can change its color at any time. He wishes to explore the potential of color to regulate emotions and convey that message to many through his art.

アーティストshoboの原点＝魚です。4歳から毎日絵を描くようになる。10歳頃には身近な魚を描くようになり、次第に外国の魚へと変化した。このころ心の中に不思議な感情が芽生え、魚と怪物を融合した幻想的な世界に浸る。

鉛筆画を始める。硬さの異なる鉛筆を使い分け様々な質感を表現したり、光と影の対比が濃淡を強調し迫力とメリハリが生まれるのが楽しかった。

また緻密な描写に没頭する事で精神的安定や集中力をもたらす。彼はいつも闇の中を歩いていた。彼が作る世界は心が病む時の＂逃げ場所＂であり＂自分と向き合う場所＂でもある。それは誰もが必要としている心を守る為の大切な空間。

人々を温かく包み、そっと寄り添えたらという思いで描いている。時に自らの視点を変える事で目の前の世界はいつでも色を変える事ができると感じるようになった。感情をコントロールできる色そのものが持つ可能性を探求し、それを表現し多くの人に伝えたい。