Taro YANAGI's art blends surrealism with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Two years ago, he fell in love with Susaki City in Kochi, a place brimming with nature, fish, and spiritual energy. This port town has since profoundly influenced his work. Inspired by Susaki's auspicious atmosphere, YANAGI's paintings often depict his vision of this city, where gods, fish, and humans dance joyfully together.
東京築地生まれ。シュルレアリスムや日本伝統美術の強い影響を受け、独自の色彩感覚で緻密に世界を描く画家です。2年前、初めて訪れた須崎で深く感銘を受け、数々の作品を生み出しました。須﨑大漁堂、須﨑のサカナ本舗、須﨑縁日商店街のロゴなど、印象的なデザインを手がけ、須崎市のイメージを彼独自の感性で表現しつつ、作品に昇華させています。
