Shiga Ryota’s artwork deeply resonates with the individual sense of “now” in those who view the works, sometimes pointedly and sometimes warmly touching our hearts while quietly approaching nature and ordinary life.
This exhibit features the cumulative works of Shiga over several years, which give shape to every day.
Viewers will be able to feel how each day is of irreplaceable value in and of itself through Shiga’s worldview, as expressed in the Zen phrase “every day is a good day” (nichi-nichi-kore-koujitsu). Come experience the modest but undeniable beauty that resides in the quiet times.
At Four, the World Holds Me Close
2025
Oil on canvas
72.7 x 60.6 x 2 cm
Because You Were There
2025
Oil on canvas
116.7 x 91 x 2.6 cm
To Where You Are
2025
Oil on canvas
116.7 x 91 x x26 cm
Rest Your Trust on My Back
2025
Oil on canvas
72.7 x 60.6 x 2 cm
Rest Your Trust on My Back
2025
Oil on canvas
72.7 x 60.6 x 2 cm
Rest Your Trust on My Back
2025
Oil on canvas
72.7 x 60.6 x 2 cm
Shiga Ryota
Born in Aichi prefecture in 1988, Shiga came upon the work of the mortician while pursuing various other jobs at the age of 23. With the goal of making each day a valuable one, he decided to become more involved in painting, an activity that had always been a favorite of his. Shiga continues to express the richness of each day in his paintings, based on the theme found in the Zen proverb, “every day is a good day.” His exhibits have been shown in Taiwan, China, Korea, Thailand, New York and other locations.
