Syoichi Kobayashi

Syoichi Kobayashi draws upon spontaneous inspirations from his surroundings, expanding them into colors and forms. His paintings fluidly shift between figuration and abstraction, often dwelling in the space between. Raised in Nishi-Akashi, Hyogo, near the sea, his early fascination with marine life and nature nurtured a strong curiosity—now the foundation of his creative process. He studied oil painting at Musashino Art University, where encounters with artworks, mentors, and peers profoundly shaped his development. Among his influences, the work of Yasuo Kuniyoshi left a lasting impression.

Kobayashi’s practice centers on acrylics, integrating various materials and techniques guided by intuition. His aim is for each viewer to encounter their own inner self through his works. Over the years, he has actively submitted to numerous open-call exhibitions, receiving multiple selections and awards. Most recently, his works were featured in group exhibitions in New York at Agora Gallery (2023) and MAX Gallery (2024).

Syoichi Kobayashiは、生活環境の中でふと湧き上がるインスピレーションを切っ掛けに、そのイメージを膨らませ、色と形にしていく。彼の絵は時に具象的に、時に抽象的に、その狭間を行き来している。兵庫県西明石で海と共に育ち、生き物を観察する中で芽生えた好奇心が、今の表現の源泉となっている。武蔵野美術大学油絵科に学び、在学中に出会った美術作品や仲間との刺激が、アーティストとしての基盤を形づくった。中でも国吉康雄の画風は、彼に深い影響を与えた。作品はアクリルを主軸に、素材や技法を組み合わせ、感じたままに形へと昇華させており、鑑賞者が作品を通じて自身の内面と向き合えることを願っている。これまで数多くの公募展に挑み、入選・入賞を重ねてきた。近年では2023年にNYアゴラギャラリー、2024年にNYマックスギャラリーのグループ展に参加している。