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五十嵐 岳

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五十嵐 岳 (GAKU IGARASHI)

幼少期から2010年までをオーストラリアのシドニーで過ごし

現地校卒業の後、保育士免許を取得し、保育士として従事しながら同時にチャリティイベントやフリーマーケットなどに絵を出展し始める。

帰国後は2015年より本格的にアーティスト活動を開始。

日本でも保育士としてのバックグラウンドを活かし、様々なワークショップを開催する。グループ展への出展等を皮切りに活動範囲を国内外様々場所へと発展させていく。現在、年間数十カ所での個展を開催するなど、精力的に活動を続けている。

五十嵐岳のオリジナルキャラクター小人の「ELF」、人間を描いた「HAPPY PEOPLE」を軸に様々な企業、ブランドとのコラボレーション作品も多く生み出されている。ほのぼのとした優しく鮮やかな色使いが施された絵画は、

子どもたちだけではなく、大人にも好評で全国有名デパートなどでも個展が開催されている。今後もELFと共にアーティストとして更なる広がりを見せていくだろう。

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四つの言葉を大切にしながら絵を描いています

 

"LOVE" , "SMIlE" , "KINDNESS" and "HAPPINESS" 

そして

 

4つの想いを大切にしながら描いています。

 

『わくわく きらきら どきどき うきうき』

 

絵に対する想いは、

ずっと子供の頃のままなのだと思います。

 

"Never forget kidzlike" 子供心を忘れない。

僕の絵を見て少しでも 笑顔に 幸せな気持ちに そして温かい気持ちになってもらえたら幸せだといつも感じています

 

 

 

Gaku Igarashi is a Tokyo based artist who has been actively drawing and painting in recent years ever since this hobby of his has become much sought after by friends and those who has come across his work. 'I remembered drawing ever since I was a little boy, and my mother has always encouraged me to draw for she said my drawings is capable of warming her heart and makes her happy'.

Currently being a part time artist, he is a full time childcare specialist and a teacher with diploma of childcare study at TAFE.
Quite an interesting perspective to consider, for his work has a unique child-like youth, innocence and happiness sense to it. Teaching and being with children is something that he is truly passionate about, and 'it makes me happy' so he said.

Being brought up in Sydney, Australia with an education of international high school, Gaku's background seems to have influenced his work. The western influence comes out rather vividly in his drawings of the looks and emotions of the 'happy people' he draws.

Colours used could be considered to be on the vibrant side, blue skies, sunshine, flowers are elements he portrays alongside his 'happy people'.

Not so much of the Japanese influence as one would have imagine.
Having the facts of loving to be around his family and friends, believing in the goodness of people, enjoying musicals, cooking, sports and disliking scary movies, one could easily figures out why does his artwork and imagination turns out the way it does.

However, the non-Japanese who have seen his works seems to find the 'kawai' or adorable cuteness to be purely Japanese influenced. Hence, a piece of Gaku's artwork is easily recognisable as his trademarks drawings are quite distinctive.

Currently in Tokyo, Gaku has been doing quite a few radiant and cheerful drawings.

At Rakugaki Art Picnic in Ochanomizu Gaku did a chalk drawing session with children.

The well known 'Rainbow Pancake'
Famous Pancake Store in Omotesando has been happily holding several live drawings event featuring Gaku, and already a few more sessions lined up due to the anticipation and exciting feedbacks.

He also recently did an art exhibition in Osaka with his art crew and did more live painting. What started out as little drawings for his student and warm wishes cards for his friends has brought him to be fully active in doing live painting since 2013 up to date.

Spreading his happiness worldwide, he was recently invited to be one of the leading artists showcasing his work at Pattaya Art Festival in Thailand.

 

CONTACT ME

 

gakuigarashi@gmail.com    

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