Naoki Yamaji
About the Artist
Naoki Yamaji is a Japanese artist based in Amsterdam. He studied Fine Art in Japan. In 2018, he was a finalist in the prestigious Barbican Arts Group Trust's "The Art Prize 2018" and was Highly Commended for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020. His work has also been showcased in group exhibitions at renowned venues such as Pathos Gallery, Amsterdam, Palazzo Ca' Zanardi, Venice and The Old Bank Gallery, London.
Naoki's paintings often juxtapose two or more distinct styles, drawing inspiration from the East Asian concept of "Shoga-icchi." This Japanese philosophy posits that painting and calligraphy share a common origin and often intertwine in both expression and technique. He extends this idea to Western art, believing that multiple styles can harmoniously coexist within a single artwork.
His artwork delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and technology in our rapidly evolving society. As technological advancements blur the lines between the digital and physical realms, his work explores the profound implications of this convergence. He examines how humans are increasingly integrated with technology, questioning the nature of identity, consciousness, and the very essence of what it means to be human in this age of technological singularity.
Naoki Yamaji is a Japanese artist based in Amsterdam. He studied Fine Art in Japan. In 2018, he was a finalist in the prestigious Barbican Arts Group Trust's "The Art Prize 2018" and was Highly Commended for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize 2020. His work has also been showcased in group exhibitions at renowned venues such as Pathos Gallery, Amsterdam, Palazzo Ca' Zanardi, Venice and The Old Bank Gallery, London.
Naoki's paintings often juxtapose two or more distinct styles, drawing inspiration from the East Asian concept of "Shoga-icchi." This Japanese philosophy posits that painting and calligraphy share a common origin and often intertwine in both expression and technique. He extends this idea to Western art, believing that multiple styles can harmoniously coexist within a single artwork.
His artwork delves into the intricate relationship between humanity and technology in our rapidly evolving society. As technological advancements blur the lines between the digital and physical realms, his work explores the profound implications of this convergence. He examines how humans are increasingly integrated with technology, questioning the nature of identity, consciousness, and the very essence of what it means to be human in this age of technological singularity.
The Artworks (Ashurst Art Collection 2025)
Self-Portrait IV
Oil, Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
80 x 90cm
Oil, Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
80 x 90cm
Men in Production
Oil, Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
80 x 70cm
Oil, Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
80 x 70cm
Awe III
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
60 x 30cm
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
60 x 30cm
Awe IV
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
50 x 30cm
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas
50 x 30cm
Awe
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas 40 x 50cm |
Divinity
Acrylic and Paper on Canvas 30 x 50cm |
