柳澤弥代恵

I decided to pursue once again a dream I had given up on early in my student days, now that I’m an adult. Using the shapes of familiar motifs such as flowers and living creatures, I paint “semi-abstract” oil paintings that are neither purely abstract nor purely representational. I aim to create paintings that evoke a sense of happiness in a world of vibrant colors. I apply multiple layers of thinly diluted oil paint; I would be delighted if you could appreciate the beauty of these overlapping colors. ○ Member, Niigata City Art Association ○ Arkbell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition (Unjuried) – Awards in Open Call Exhibitions – 2025: 55th Nika Niigata Branch Exhibition – Niigata Nika Award (Highest Honor); 77th Niigata Prefectural Art Exhibition – Encouragement Award; Artbeans Gallery: 3rd “Small Square” Exhibition – Jury Grand Prize (Highest Honor) 2023: 51st Niigata Prefectural Art and Fine Arts Exhibition—Encouragement Award 2022: 54th Niigata City Art Exhibition—Niigata City Council Chairperson’s Award; Recommended for Membership in the Niigata City Art Association 2021: 53rd Niigata City Art Exhibition—Encouragement Award 2020: 27th Arkbell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Arkbell Grand Prize (Highest Award)      52nd Niigata City Art Exhibition: Received the Niigata Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman’s Award 2019 26th Arkbell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Received the Grand Prize 51st Niigata City Art Exhibition: Received the Niigata Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman’s Award 2018 25th Ark Bell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Niigata Prefecture Cultural Promotion Foundation Award (2017) 24th Ark Bell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Excellence Award (2014) 21st Ark Bell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Niigata Mayor’s Award (2012) 19th Arc Bell Prefectural Amateur Painting Exhibition: Encouragement Award, 2011; 42nd Nika Niigata Exhibition: BSN Niigata Broadcasting Award